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Austin EMS unveils mobile simulation trailer for hands‑on training and community outreach
Summary
Austin Travis County EMS presented a mobile simulation lab trailer built by Echo Health for training sworn personnel and community CPR/Stop‑the‑Bleed outreach; EMS described initial use in department academies and continuing education.
Assistant Chief Heather Phillips presented Austin Travis County EMS's simulation training program and the department's new mobile sim lab trailer during the commission meeting.
Phillips said the city originally planned fixed simulation labs but opted for two mobile trailers to expand access for training across the city and county. "We decided to take a leap of faith and go with 2 trailers ... this would be more viable to be able to get out to not only our community, but get to all sides of the county," Phillips said.…
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