DAVENPORT, Iowa — Quad Cities emergency first responders held a training from June 10 to June 14 at Davenport Central High School.
The training consisted of personnel from Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, East Moline, Rock Island and Scott County. Over 300 personnel were there working together, focusing on response and rescue strategies. Emergency first responders and a few community members volunteered to act as victims in emergency situations. The main goal was to “stop the killing and stop the dying," according to Bettendorf Fire Chief Troy Said. Training together is vital to the success of the mission.
According to first responders, focusing on an increase in successful communication between their agencies when an emergency happens can save lives. Since there is no telling when these tragedies can strike, it’s imperative that all the agencies in the Quad Cities can work together to manage the situation. One city is not equipped enough to deal with it alone.
Officials said the extra help from surrounding cities is more than necessary. With practice, they hope to be prepared and save as many lives as possible together.
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