Bradford County first responders meet to train for the worst [Video]

TROY, Pa. — Dozens of first responders gathered at the Troy Fairgrounds, but there wasn’t an emergency. Bradford County Emergency Management simulated a situation where a vehicle drove through the crowd at the Troy Fair. It was all to ensure first responders were prepared for the worst-case scenario.

“Leaving multiple patients injured, obviously, it’s not something we ever want to happen or have any type of mass casualty incident, but it is definitely an incident that would stress the resources in the hospital system,” said Jeff Rosenheck, Bradford County emergency management coordinator.

About 50 first responders took part in the drill, which involved treating 33 patients and transporting them to the hospital.

“All personnel assisted with back-boarding patients and transporting them to the triage area. We had two providers assist in the triage area, then we used our squad to transport green tags, which …