Maryland Fire, EMS Keep Country Music Fans Safe

Prince George's County Fire and EMS work to keep country concert safe

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Planning begins weeks before an event occurs and includes several meetings with the operations staff at Fed Ex Field, event producers and other agencies that will work the event.

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Maryland Fire, EMS Keep County Music Fans Safe

Personnel arrive at an off-site location about five hours before an event is scheduled to begin and start the check-in process. (Mark Brady photo)

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Personnel arrive at an off-site location about five hours before an event is scheduled to begin and start the check-in process. This involves signing in, receiving unit assignments, obtaining credentials, and radio and equipment for the assigned units. (Mark Brady photo)

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Equipment is stored at an off-site location and each transport unit must be completely stocked prior to teach event. Once Fire/EMS apparatus and equipment are prepped, everyone drives to the stadium and takes appropriate positions inside and outside of the stadium. (Mark Brady photo)

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(Mark Brady photo)

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Transport ambulances and Medic Units line-up at the off-site location and await equipment and supplies before deploying to Fed Ex Field. (Mark Brady photo)

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Any vehicle that will park near the stadium must pass through a vehicle check point. (Mark Brady photo)

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Members of the Department’s Bomb Squad arrive on-site at earlier times and conduct sweeps of the stadium, with assistance from the County Police and Maryland State Police. (Mark Brady photo)

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A communications center staffed by various public safety agencies dispatch personnel, and FedEx operational staff monitored all activity throughout the stadium. (Mark Brady photo)

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(Mark Brady photo)

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This functional area was referred to as the “command post.” This group handled all radio traffic and dispatch. (Mark Brady photo)

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A portion of the crew before stadium gates open. Uncle Kracker band warming up in the background. (Billy McNeel photo)

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The field level and stage prior to stadium gates opening. (Mark Brady photo)

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A female employee overcome by heat is carried down the stadium steps to the parking lot and awaiting ambulance. (Mark Brady photo)

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(Mark Brady photo)

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A meeting of all personnel is held 30 minutes prior to the gates opening. This meeting covers all aspects of the event, including reports from supervisors responsible for fire, EMS, bomb squad, inspections, and incident commanders. (Mark Brady photo)

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Field level crews pre-plan the stage set-up and discuss a procedure to remove patients from the area. (Mark Brady photo)

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Field level triage area. (Mark Brady photo)

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(Mark Brady photo)

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Paramedic Ambulance staged inside near north tunnel entrance. (Mark Brady photo)

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Public Safety agencies often work side-by-side during stadium events. (Mark Brady photo)

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In addition to personnel providing fire and EMS, there is also staff providing services for hazardous materials, inspections and prevention, logistics, transportation, and incident command. (Mark Brady photo)

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Prince George's County Homeland Security Director Brian Moe (on the right) surveys the crowd. (Mark Brady photo)

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A Public Safety Command Center was established in a room overlooking the field and staffed by high-ranking officials from the Fire/EMS and Police Departments. Acting Fire Chief Marc S. Bashoor, Lt. Colonel Scott Hoglander, and Acting Fire Fighter/Medic Captain Ava Hagood staffed the Command Center. Acting Major Adon Snyder monitored activity from the command post. (Mark Brady photo)

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There were about fifty incidents handled by firefighter/medics, including minor injuries, alcohol related illness, chest pains and head injuries. The brunt of the fire/EMS services was utilized at the conclusion of the long day’s activities, when many people were at the end of a very long day. A small percentage of patients treated were transported to the hospital. (Mark Brady photo)

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