Emergency crews hold mass casualty drill in Paso Robles
Training includes mock victims and helicopter deployment for full-scale simulation
– Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services conducted a mass casualty incident training exercise on May 22 at the Paso Robles Event Center, located at 2198 Riverside Avenue. The drill took place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The training simulated a large-scale emergency involving numerous mock victims. The purpose of the exercise was to train emergency personnel in coordinated triage, treatment, and transport procedures during a major incident. The drill offered hands-on experience for first responders and emergency support teams.
Participating agencies included Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, San Luis Ambulance, Paso Robles Police Department, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, including Helicopter 70, and the North County Community Emergency Response Team.
Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services thanked the Paso Robles Event Center for hosting the exercise and expressed appreciation to all participating agencies for their collaboration and ongoing dedication to public safety.
