Mock accident scene a learning experience for students, first responders

  • In the beginning Columbus fire fighters survey the extent of the accident and the condition of the vehicle occupants. They used their extrication equipment to get the students out.
    In the beginning Columbus fire fighters survey the extent of the accident and the condition of the vehicle occupants. They used their extrication equipment to get the students out.
  • Derfelt’s Funeral Home was on the scene as one of the victims was removed from the vehicle.
    Derfelt’s Funeral Home was on the scene as one of the victims was removed from the vehicle.
  • Fire Chief Steve Burton (above), was in charge of the mock display but he was also involved in helping the Columbus fire fighters remove the victims from the vehicles.
    Fire Chief Steve Burton (above), was in charge of the mock display but he was also involved in helping the Columbus fire fighters remove the victims from the vehicles.
  • Fire fighters aided the EMS workers in loading victims on the gurneys for transport by ambulance or Med Flight.
    Fire fighters aided the EMS workers in loading victims on the gurneys for transport by ambulance or Med Flight.
  • The rough ground on the parking lot made the trip to the ambulance somewhat treacherous as the fire fighters pulled the gurney.
    The rough ground on the parking lot made the trip to the ambulance somewhat treacherous as the fire fighters pulled the gurney.
  • The Medflight personnel assisted in loading the victims for the flight as the EMS and fire fighters finished up the work at the wreck.
    The Medflight personnel assisted in loading the victims for the flight as the EMS and fire fighters finished up the work at the wreck.
  • The dust became thick almost hiding the Medflight helicopter as it landed on the parking lot surface.
    The dust became thick almost hiding the Medflight helicopter as it landed on the parking lot surface.
  • Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Nate Jones puts the handcuffs on actor Skylar Ruddick who was acting as if he was responsible for the wreck.
    Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Nate Jones puts the handcuffs on actor Skylar Ruddick who was acting as if he was responsible for the wreck.
In the beginning Columbus fire fighters survey the extent of the accident and the condition of the vehicle occupants. They used their extrication equipment to get the students out.Derfelt’s Funeral Home was on the scene as one of the victims was removed from the vehicle.

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