Mock Disaster
This Mock Drill was a successful attempt to train with multiple departments and organizations. These kinds of drills are what save lives and the continuation and improvement of these drills are a necessity in both vehicle traffic safety and emergency preparedness. Each department (railroad, fire, EMS, and law enforcement) walked away with noted points that each department needs to work on and continue to improve.
Mock Drill
Indiana RailRoad is an outstanding company to collaborate with, as they are always willing to assist. They took on a big responsibility with this drill; however, they understand the importance of all departments working together in railroad safety preparedness.
Thank You also to Wright Township Fire Department, Jasonville Fire Department, Lewis Township Fire Department, Indiana Homeland Security, Switz City Fire Department, Worthington Fire Department, Greene County EMA, Greene County General Hospital, Greene County Ambulance, Linton Police Department, Greene County Sheriff's Dept., WTHI News 10, and the Greene County Daily World for working together as a team to prepare for the unfortunate that could play out in real life circumstance.
Brad Sparks, Linton Fire Chief
Mock Drill
- A motor home with approximately 12 people was disabled on a railroad crossing.
- A live train proceeds down the tracks.
- The driver and other participants have been drinking. (staged in role only)
- Train physically collides with motor home scattering multiple patients.
- Vehicle extrication of patients is performed.
- Each patient is transported to the appropriate facility by multiple departments.
- Law enforcement performs scene investigation.
Indiana RailRoad is an outstanding company to collaborate with, as they are always willing to assist. They took on a big responsibility with this drill; however, they understand the importance of all departments working together in railroad safety preparedness.
Thank You also to Wright Township Fire Department, Jasonville Fire Department, Lewis Township Fire Department, Indiana Homeland Security, Switz City Fire Department, Worthington Fire Department, Greene County EMA, Greene County General Hospital, Greene County Ambulance, Linton Police Department, Greene County Sheriff's Dept., WTHI News 10, and the Greene County Daily World for working together as a team to prepare for the unfortunate that could play out in real life circumstance.
Brad Sparks, Linton Fire Chief