It was reported that a Helicopter flying offshore abeam Newcastle had developed a MGB warning/problem and declared an emergency.
Over ten external emergency service vehicles were lined up on the Echo Apron awaiting its arrival.
As the helicopter transitioned to Foxtrot, it was followed by the Airport's own Emergency Vehicles as it landed safely.
I'm not sure the of the definition of a full scale emergency but if you are in a helicopter that devolps a MGB fault, it can be catastrophic presumably hence the number of external emergency vehicles standing by.
The airport did an excellent job keeping delays to a minimum whilst giving priority to the Helicopter.