First responders enter a training plane filled with theatrical smoke during exercises at Buchanan Field on Oct. 8. (David Scholz photo)
Buchanan Field Airport to Simulate and Extinguish Plane Fire
CONCORD, CA (Oct. 25, 2022) — Aircraft Rescue and Firefighter personnel will perform training exercises at Buchanan Air Field this week.
The training includes live fire training involving simulated plane fires. They will perform various operations each day, ending on Friday Oct. 28.
Please do not call 911 related to these live fire training simulations.
Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting training helps Airport Operations to prepare for ANY emergency situations that Buchanan Field and the surrounding community may face. It is an annual requirement for ARFF personnel to maintain the Federal Aviation Administration certification for Buchanan Field. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these exercises, please contact Buchanan Field Airport at 844-FLY-ToUs (844-359-8687).