Pueblo County Mass Casualty Exercise

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Pueblo County Fire Chiefs conducted a mass casualty exercise at Giodone’s outdoor concert area, 23344 E. Hwy. 50, on August 18th, 2022. First responders from across the county responded to a simulated explosion at the venue with numerous injuries. Crews engaged in triage, treatment, and transport. The exercise was designed to test the Pueblo County Mass Casualty Incident plan that was created in 2019 by the Pueblo County Fire Chiefs. The exercise was evaluated by state and county officials.

Units on Scene:

Pueblo Rural Fire Protection District: Chief 701, Engine 731, Engine 732 & HazMat 2

Pueblo Fire Department: Chief 3, Engine 33 & Squad 81

Pueblo West Fire Department: Chief 805 & Medic 813

Pueblo Chemical Depot Fire Department: Medic 1211

Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Bureau (ESB) Fire Team: Engine 131, Delta 27, and other command staff.

Beulah Fire Protection District and Ambulance District: Medic 412

Rye Fire Protection District: Medic 211

West Park Fire Department: Engine 532

American Medical Response: Supervisor 600, Medic 614, Medic 618 & Medic 621

Flight for Life: Medic 610 & Lifeguard 4

UC Health: Lifeline 5

Pueblo 911 Communications Center, Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center, Pueblo County Sheriff & Colorado State Patrol

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