Buffalo County first responders train for mass casualty event with simulated crash scenario

ALMA, Wis. (WKBT) -- First responders participated in a mass casualty training exercise at the Alma School District Saturday morning. 

The training scenario simulated a crash between a vehicle and a school bus where the bus rolled over with multiple victims trapped in the car and bus. Emergency crews were trained on patient triage, vehicle extrication and extrication of patients from a school bus.  

Crews participating in the training were from the Alma Fire Department, Nelson Fire Department, Fountain City Fire Department, Waumandee-Montana-Lincoln Fire Department, Tri-Community Fire Department, Mondovi Fire Department, Western Buffalo County Ambulance Service, Mondovi Ambulance Service, Scenic Valley EMS, Waumandee-Montana-Lincoln First Responders, Dover First Responders, Mayo helicopter, and the Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office...