CQUniversity's Bachelor of Aviation students are normally described as high-flying types, but this week they were laying low instead, pretending to be accident victims during an airport emergency simulation exercise.

Held as part of Bundaberg's Airshow, the disaster preparedness exercise included six Aviation students, engaging with multiple community services.

Emergency crews work alongside our students during the simulation

The exercise involved the fire brigade, police, SES, Bundaberg Airport Management, Bundaberg Airport Security, Bundaberg Council, Airshow Management and many others.

"Our students pretended (acted) to be accident victims during the airshow and were triaged and hauled away in ambulances," said Aviation Senior Lecturer Ron Bishop.

"Actual fires were lit and put out by the fire brigade with our students pretending to be part of the carnage. Three hours of practice enabled the Airshow Management, SES, and other agencies to gain valuable experience in crisis and disaster management.

"Over 10 fire trucks, four ambulances, and other rescue vehicles along with over 80 management, rescue, SES, and other agency personnel were present.

"This was invaluable for our students to see what goes on during an aviation accident and it was an opportunity for students to engage with the community."

Emergency crews work alongside our students during the simulation 
Emergency crews work alongside our students during the simulation 
Emergency crews work alongside our students during the simulation