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Medical coverage and rapid-response plan for festival outlined
Summary
Agency officials described last year's peak three-hour surge, confirmed ALS ambulance and quick-response coverage, and advised calling 911 for on-site emergencies rather than organizers' personal numbers.
Agency representatives reviewed medical staffing and response arrangements for the festival. The EMS representative (S2) said the plan for the event will largely mirror last year's configuration: "2 dual purpose carts, a ALS ambulance, and 1 quick response unit." He described a period last year with sustained runs and noted Tipton County and Cicero provided mutual aid once during peak demand.
Officials emphasized that on-event emergencies should be dispatched through 911 so dispatchers can route appropriate units. S2 said crews use rapid assessment to decide whether a patient needs transport and that keeping ambulances in service with quick turnaround was crucial during busy periods.
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