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CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Realistic disaster scene played out at Burl's Creek to sharpen skills of first responders
First responders and volunteers participate in a mock disaster at Burl's Creek in Oro-Medonte, Ont., on Tues., June 17, 2025. Some realistic-looking scenes played out at Burl's Creek in Oro-Medonte Tuesday as emergency response teams participated in a mock training exercise to prepare them for real-life disasters. The large-scale simulated emergency scenarios involved volunteers in the role of victims, and police, paramedics and firefighters on the Burl's Creek event grounds in Oro Station. Tuesday's exercise is meant to help emergency personnel sharpen their skills and better prepare for an actual disaster. 'So, what we simulated today is a concert outdoors,' explained Grant Durfey, manager of Emergency Management County of Simcoe. 'There's been a severe weather system that came in, lots of wind, lightening struck the stage and caused part of the stage to collapse, injuring a fair number of people.' 'These situations are made to be a realistic as possible to ensure our response dictates how we would react in a real situation,' said Orillia OPP Staff Sgt. Brent Elbers. As part of the training event, the responders are pushed to prioritize the injured, determine who needs what help and what to do next. 'Anytime you can bring this many agencies together to work towards a common goal there's usually a lot of take away here that certainly will benefit anybody that might require our services,' said Oro-Medonte Fire Chief Roree Payment. 'It's an overall coordination of where do we get resources to where they need to go,' said Durfey. 'Also coordinating with hospitals - where do we send these patients? They can't all go to the same hospital.' The mock disaster training exercise started around 10 a.m. and wrapped up around 2 p.m. Information gathered from the training will be utilized in future mass casualty training.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
South Korean Navy plane crashes with 4 onboard, no word on survivors
A South Korean Navy patrol plane with four people on board crashed on a mountain in Pohang, a city in the south-eastern part of the country, the Yonhap news agency reported on Thursday, citing authorities. The crash happened at 1:50 pm (0450 GMT). Witnesses said smoke was seen rising from the mountain, according to the report. The navy, in a short statement to reporters, said the crash occurred after the aircraft took off for a training exercise, but crashed "due to unidentified reasons." The Navy confirmed that four people were on board, adding that it is investigating further details. Fire workers have already been dispatched to the scene to extinguish the blaze.
Jordan Times
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Jordan Times
Jordan offers condolences to Egypt over military aircraft crash
The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday extends its condolences and expressed solidarity with Egypt following the tragic crash of an Egyptian Air Force aircraft during a training exercise, which resulted in the loss of the entire crew (JT file) AMMAN — The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday extended its condolences and expressed solidarity with Egypt following the tragic crash of an Egyptian Air Force aircraft during a training exercise, which resulted in the loss of the entire crew. In a statement, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sufian Qudah reiterated Jordan's support for the Egyptian government and people, offering condolences to the victims' families. Separately, the General Command of the Jordan Armed Forces–Arab Army (JAF) also mourned the loss of the two Egyptian airmen, who were killed on Monday due to a technical malfunction during the training mission, according to a JAF statement. Page 2
CTV News
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Training exercise simulates a train collision near Clinton
A mock disaster training exercise for Huron County's emergency services involving a car colliding with a train took place near Clinton on May 15, 2025. (Scott Miller/CTV News London)
Sky News
13-05-2025
- Health
- Sky News
Three Belgian soldiers injured in 'shooting incident' during training exercise in Scotland
Three Belgian soldiers have been injured in a "shooting incident" during a training exercise in Scotland. Belgium's defence ministry said two of those hurt are in a stable condition, with one expected to undergo surgery in Scotland before returning to Belgium. The third was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has since been discharged. A number of other soldiers also suffered hearing damage as a result of the incident on Monday. A spokesperson for the defence ministry said: "On 12 May, during Exercise Red Condor currently taking place in Scotland, three Belgian soldiers were injured. "They received first aid on site and were then transferred to a regional hospital. In addition, around a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage. "Defence authorities have confirmed that the two soldiers who were seriously injured are now in stable condition. "They have already been able to speak with their families. One of them will undergo surgery in Scotland before being repatriated to Belgium. "The third soldier sustained minor injuries and has since returned to the military camp." The incident took place during a planned training exercise. The spokesperson added: "An investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances." Last week, it was reported that around 600 Belgian military personnel were in Moray for exercise Red Condor. In a post on X, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his condolences to the injured soldiers and their families. "I have received the sad news that three soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland," he wrote.
