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Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) Conducts Fire Drill for Emergency Preparedness

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) has commenced a Fire Drill at its Winchester Road premises today, March 26, 2024. The drill forms part of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and preparedness of team members and stakeholders.

Designed to simulate a realistic fire emergency, the drill will test the JCAA’s emergency response protocols and evaluate the effectiveness of its preparedness measures. Team members are currently evacuating the building to designated assembly points, under the guidance of Safety and Emergency Wardens.

Emergency service agencies are actively involved in the drill to ensure a coordinated response and to provide valuable feedback for improvement.

The JCAA wishes to reiterate that this drill is a proactive measure to enhance the JCAA’s emergency response capabilities and reinforce a culture of safety within the organisation.

For more information or enquiries, please contact the JCAA at info@jcaa.gov.jm or visit the JCAA website at www.jcaa.gov.jm.

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is an agency of the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, which is responsible for regulating Jamaica’s aviation industry and supporting its safe and orderly development.

Contact: Corporate Communications Unit – JCAA (876) 38-2520/ava-marie.ingram@jcaa.gov.jm

Fire Drill Completed at the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA)

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Fire Drill, that was conducted at its Winchester Road premises today, March 26, 2024.

The drill, which simulated a fire emergency scenario, allowed the JCAA to test its emergency response protocols and evaluate the effectiveness of its preparedness measures. Team members evacuated the building promptly to designated assembly points, under the guidance of Safety and Emergency Wardens.

Following coordinated efforts between the JCAA’s Emergency Response teams and external emergency response personnel, the simulated threat was successfully abated.

The JCAA extends its gratitude to all team members, visitors and stakeholders for their participation in the drill, which provided valuable insights to enhance our emergency response capabilities.

For more information or enquiries, please contact the JCAA at info@jcaa.gov.jm or visit the JCAA website at www.jcaa.gov.jm.

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) is an agency of the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, which is responsible for regulating Jamaica’s aviation industry and supporting its safe and orderly development.

Contact: Corporate Communications Unit – JCAA (876) 38-2520/ava-marie.ingram@jcaa.gov.jm

1996 May 30 6Y-JGT Final Report

Aircraft Accident Report for the incident on May 30, 1996, in Mount Lebanon, St. Andrew Jamaica.