Mass Casualty Training Exercise

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The Thornton Fire Department held a mass casualty training exercise at the old Vector Progressive School, 9065 Grant St. on November 1st, 2024. The training focused on the back end of an active shooter situation focusing on triaging, treating and transporting injured victims. Adams County Fire Rescue, Arvada Fire Protection District, Brighton Fire Rescue District, Federal Heights Fire Department, North Metro Fire Rescue District, Platte Valley Ambulance Service, South Adams County Fire Department and Westminster Fire Department participated in the training.

Units on Scene:

Thornton: Chief 76, Battalion Chief 71, EMS 71, Engine 71, Engine 77 & Medic 71

Adams County: SAM 11, Engine 14 & Medic 12

Arvada: EMS 51

Brighton: Engine 51 & Medic 51

Federal Heights: Medic 41

North Metro: Battalion Chief 61, Engine 61 & Medic 61

Platte Valley Ambulance: Ambulance 22

South Adams County: Engine 22

Westminster: SAM 1, Engine 1 & Medic 4

Charles Broshous Photo ©

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