Canary Wharf in east London hosts what police describe as the largest terror attack emergency response training exercise in the city. The operation, run by Counter Terrorism Policing London, takes place on Sunday and involves up to around 1,000 participants. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics and counter-terrorism investigation teams take part, with additional roles including firefighters and police dogs. The exercise is codenamed “Firebird” and uses actors as part of the simulated response.
Multiple outlets report that organisers draw on lessons learned from previous major incidents, including the Manchester Arena terrorist attack. They also state that new technology is deployed during the event as part of the training.
The exercise is designed to test coordination and emergency procedures in response to a simulated terror attack scenario at Canary Wharf, including how different agencies communicate and respond in the early stages. The reporting focuses on the scale of participation and the involvement of multiple emergency services and specialist teams.
