VIDEO: The College Station Fire Department put its training to the test Thursday performing a mass casualty simulation. Using the old Macyโs at the Post Oak Mall, firefighters simulated a plane crash dealing with debris, shouting and injured passengers. CSFD firefighter Grayson Brock emphasized the need to do simulations like these.
โThese scenarios are really important because we need to practice stuff before it becomes a real-life scenario,โ Brock said. โGetting to have that firsthand experience of โIโve actually done this beforeโ rather than it being the first time when it actually does happen.โ
Preparing for high intensity, low frequency events can be hard to simulate but the fire department prioritizes the trainings conducting multiple throughout the year. Firefighters worked to help cardboard cut-out passengers, attending to their injuries and deciphering the severity of each. Richard Mann, CSFD Chief, explained all of what the training entails.
