The work of these organizations is awe-inspiring and heroic, which is probably why this healthcare video took on a cinematic tone. This Omaha medical video was a collaboration of some of the finest disaster response organizations out there.

The Scenario

The Council Bluffs Fire Department (CBFD), in partnership with the 71st Civil Support Team (CST) and the Iowa Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) radiation control program, hosted an intensive functional training exercise. This exercise aimed to practice CST deployment to support the CBFD in responding to a clandestine lab and radiological incident. During the scenario, teams set up decontamination and entry procedures and donned personal protective equipment (PPE) to enter and evaluate the simulated hazardous environment. The seamless integration of the CBFD and CST allowed them to leverage their respective assets, effectively managing the scene and ensuring public safety. Medical officers and Iowa HHS briefings provided essential guidance on managing potential radiation or chemical exposures, offering real-time learning experiences. This dynamic training scenario not only provided invaluable hands-on experience but also fostered essential collaboration between the CBFD, CST, and Iowa HHS radiological response personnel. Exercises such as these demonstrate the importance of readiness and teamwork in handling complex hazardous materials and radiological incidents, ensuring all teams are prepared to face any unknown threats with confidence and precision.

Our job as an Omaha medical video production team was to capture in video and photography the process by which these partners search a building to find the radiation source. A true honor.

Links

Region 7 Disaster Health Response Ecosystem

Council Bluffs Fire Department

Iowa Health and Human Services

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