R7DHRE Preparedness Webinar

The Mendon AMTRACK Crash: Lessons For the Rural Response System

Nov. 13 | 1pm CST | ZOOM

When a passenger train derailed in rural northwest Missouri, a coordinated EMS and fire response was essential to taking care of the injured. Unique elements of the rural location both aided in and hampered response efforts. This presentation will cover successes as well as lessons learned.

Objectives

• Know the events of the 2022 Mendon AMTRAK Derailment

• Apply principles of Mass Casualty Response to the Rural EMS setting

• Understand unique benefits and limitations of an MCI in a rural location

• Understand the role of the Rural EMS Medical Director in a Mass Casualty Event

• Adopt lessons learned back to their agency for implementation