THE runway at Doncaster Sheffield airport became the scene of an emergency training exercise recently for firefighters.

The exercise 'Houston, we have a problem' was based around an emergency landing of a Boeing 747 due to an engine fire, and crews from Wakefield, Ossett, and Pontefract took part.

Crews from West Yorkshire worked alongside Doncaster Sheffield Fire Service crews to resolve the incident. Watch commanders Steve Blore and Jon Brandt also attended the scenario-based training along with station manager Ronan Bruce.

Station manager Bruce said: “It was a fantastic exercise for all crews who proved they were experts at utilising onsite information resources to ensure the safety of all passengers on the Boeing 747.

"They showed a complete understanding of the situation and used the correct equipment to ensure success."

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