The Fire and Rescue Service of the SLAF successfully conducted a comprehensive Mock Aircraft Fire Drill at the Bandaranaike International Airport with the facilitation of AASL Fire and Rescue Service at Bandaranaike International Airport today (27 November 2024). A dedicated team of over 40 highly skilled SLAF Firefighters and supporting staff actively participated in the exercise, which was led under the guidance of Director General Air Operations, Air Vice Marshal Lasitha Sumanaweera and also under the supervision of the SLAF Chief Fire Officer, Air Commodore Sanjaya Vithana and the Commanding Officer of Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron (FS&FTMS) SLAF Base Katunayaka, Wing Commander Chamil Hettiarachchi.

A hypothetically created Air crash simulated in Mock-up drill training area at Bandaranaike International Airport. Throughout the drill the SLAF Fire fighters expertly showcased their proficiency in firefighting and rescue tactics for Aircraft fire fighting, Breathing Apparatus operations, Casualty transportation methods. This exercise effectively portrayed operational readiness, firefighting skills and timely reactions of the SLAF Firefighters. The drill executed with the professionalism and precision, ensuring the safety of all involved and effectively simulating a real aircraft emergency scenario.