VALDOSTA, Ga. (WCTV) - Valdosta Regional Airport hosted a live fire training from a simulated plane crash on Wednesday.

The Valdosta Police Department took part in the training alongside the Valdosta Fire Department and SGMC Health EMS, according to a VPD Facebook post .

Tim Hood with the airport said the training is required by the FAA and includes first responders from the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County.

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In addition to a plane crash simulation, crews tended to injuries from mock patients and even transported them to the hospital.

“Our officers worked to secure the scene, coordinate response efforts, and ensure our partner agencies could operate safely,” the Valdosta Police Department wrote.

Hood said the training is to stay as prepared as poss

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