JACKSON, Wyo. — Don’t fret about lights and sirens at the Jackson Hole Airport (JHA) this evening. It’s just a training exercise.

JHA shared to Facebook that responders will be conducting a planned emergency training on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. JHA Communications Officer Jeremy Barnum told Buckrail the training is a requirement of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will involve airport personnel, local fire and EMS teams, and other emergency response partners.

Lights and sirens on the airfield and near the terminal could be visible from homes and roadways, Barnum said. People in the area might notice smoke or flames, as well as increased emergency vehicle activity.

“This training exercise is required by the FAA to ensure our teams and mutual aid partners are prepared to respond effectively in the event of an emergency,” JHA wrote. “There will be no impact to flights or normal airport operations.”

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.