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
