Sierra County, CA — Emergency response agencies from across Sierra and Plumas Counties participated in a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) training delivered by Mark Thomas- NORCAL EMS and coordinated by Katie Russell- Sierra County Public Health Emergency Preparedness. The training strengthened interagency coordination and enhanced responders’ ability to manage large-scale emergencies involving multiple patients.
NORCAL EMS instructor Mark Thomas provided training on topics that included, unified response, resources, incident command, MCI policy, hands-on instruction and scenario-based exercises designed to simulate real-world mass casualty situations. These exercises allowed participants to practice rapid decision-making, resource allocation, and interagency communication in a controlled environment.
Amongst the 29 Participants included personnel from the Loyalton Fire Department, Downieville Fire Department, Sierra City Fire Department, Sierra County Fire, EPHC Ambulance, Felix Fire, and USFS Sierraville. Collaborative training is critical to effective emergency response.
This type of training is to ensure our responders can work seamlessly together during high-impact incidents. By bringing multiple agencies together, we improve readiness, coordination, and ultimately outcomes for our community.
Sierra County Public Health Emergency Preparedness continues to prioritize training and exercises that strengthen the county’s ability to respond to emergencies and protect public health and safety.
Thank you to our volunteers that participated as role players in the drill, Blake Rauscher, Kayden Buell, and Gabe Phebus.
For more information about emergency preparedness and resources in Sierra County, please visit Emergency Planning | Sierra County, CA - Official Website
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NORCAL EMS instructor Mark Thomas provided training on topics that included, unified response, resources, incident command, MCI policy, hands-on instruction and scenario-based exercises designed to simulate real-world mass casualty situations. These exercises allowed participants to practice rapid decision-making, resource allocation, and interagency communication in a controlled environment.
Amongst the 29 Participants included personnel from the Loyalton Fire Department, Downieville Fire Department, Sierra City Fire Department, Sierra County Fire, EPHC Ambulance, Felix Fire, and USFS Sierraville. Collaborative training is critical to effective emergency response.
This type of training is to ensure our responders can work seamlessly together during high-impact incidents. By bringing multiple agencies together, we improve readiness, coordination, and ultimately outcomes for our community.
Sierra County Public Health Emergency Preparedness continues to prioritize training and exercises that strengthen the county’s ability to respond to emergencies and protect public health and safety.
Thank you to our volunteers that participated as role players in the drill, Blake Rauscher, Kayden Buell, and Gabe Phebus.
For more information about emergency preparedness and resources in Sierra County, please visit Emergency Planning | Sierra County, CA - Official Website
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