Mock disasters rock MetroTech at FDNY EMS competition
EMTs, paramedics compete for blood and glory
Downtown Brooklyn was the scene of numerous staged fires, explosions and gas leaks on Thursday as the New York City Fire Department hosted its 15th annual FDNY EMS Competition and health fair, which takes place as part of National EMS Week.
A crowd gathered at MetroTech to watch the action as teams of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics rushed to rescue both realistic mannequins and flesh and blood mock victims splayed on the ground in front of a bandstand, the scene of the day’s disaster scenarios.
Teams were given points for checking for safety, communicating with team members, managing the situation and using proper medical techniques.