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    Camp Smith Conducts Emergency Response Exercise

    Camp Smith Conducts Emergency Response Exercise

    Photo By Eric Durr | Peekskill Emergency Medical Services members and New York Army National Guard Soldiers...... read more read more

    LATHAM, NY, UNITED STATES

    10.21.2010

    Story by Eric Durr 

    New York National Guard

    LATHAM, N.Y. - The New York National Guard's Camp Smith Training Site will conduct an emergency response exercise on Saturday, Oct. 23, in conjunction with area emergency services providers.

    The drill should run from 0900 to 1100 and area residents may see ambulance and medical evacuation helicopter traffic in the area.

    In addition to Camp Smith military personnel the Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the Continential Village Fire Department and Lifenet of New York will participate in the exercise.

    The exercise scenario revolves around a military vehicle crash that injuries three Soldiers. The simulated casualties will be treated and evacuated by ground and air to area hospitals will also be simulated.

    The drill, said Col. Mark Warneke, the Camp Smith Post Director, allows the National Guard and civilian first responders to iron out the details involved in a medical emergency.
    Camp Smith and area first responders train together regularly.

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    Date Taken: 10.21.2010
    Date Posted: 10.21.2010 12:39
    Story ID: 58567
    Location: LATHAM, NY, US

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