Multi-Agency Preparedness Exercise Postponed to April 12, 2025
The Pitt-Greenville Airport will conduct its FAA-mandated full-scale emergency exercise on a new date,
April 12, 2025 from approximately 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
“We apologize for any inconvenience to first responders and volunteers. Volunteers are asked to contact Kelly Ingram at kelly.ingram@pittcountync.gov or 252-902-2046 regarding availability on April 12.” says Bill Hopper, executive director, Pitt-Greenville Airport.
A public notice is issued for smoke/flashes and lights/sirens on the airport runway. Pitt County Emergency Management confirms calls to 911 Communications are not needed.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires airports that serve scheduled airlines to conduct a full-scale, mass-casualty exercise involving an aircraft accident every three years. PGV has been preparing with Greenville Fire/Rescue, Greenville Police Department, Pitt County’s Emergency Management, Public Information Office and Sheriff’s Office, ECU Health, Winterville Fire-Rescue-EMS and other fire departments and Emergency Medical Services in the area. ECU will provide a bus that will simulate an aircraft fuselage.
Emergency responders will participate in simulated scenarios that involve a plane crash. Volunteers will act as injured passengers and receive treatment on scene, so the public should not be alarmed by ambulance activity. The drill will be conducted when no airline activity is scheduled.
“Pitt County Government is pleased to see the coordination between Pitt-Greenville Airport and our community agency partners in preparation for an aircraft related incident, We recognize the importance of safety planning and executing these training exercises to strengthen the emergency response and provide excellent service to Pitt County residents and visitors of the PGV airport.” says Janis Gallagher, County Manager.
Media Advisory:
All media are invited to attend. PGV executive director Bill Hopper and other response staff will be available as early as 11:00 a.m. for on-location live shots, and 11:30 a.m. for recorded interviews. Members of the media interested in attending the exercise should park in front of the General Aviation Building. Personnel will be onsite to provide escort to the staging area.
The media contact for this event is
Dawn Jones,
Director, Public Information & Media Relations
(252) 270-8035.