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• Preparedness in Action: Emergency Response Teams Train for the Worst at Allmand Inc.
  by innovative drone solution
  August 21, 2025

  

  

  

  

  By Owner Ravi Singh of Innovative Drone Solutions
  August 19, 2025

  On the evening of Friday, August 15, the usual calm in Holdrege was shattered—not by a real disaster, but by the sound of a controlled explosion at Allmand Inc. This dramatic moment marked the kickoff of a large-scale emergency response exercise hosted by Phelps Memorial Health Center Emergency Services. The full-scale drill simulated a structural blast at an industrial facility and brought together more than 80 responders from across the region.

  This wasn’t just routine training—it was a high-intensity test of coordination, communication, and composure under pressure. The scenario involved multiple simulated casualties, requiring real-time triage, air and ground transport, and operational response in a hazardous, dynamic environment.

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  A Regional Effort

  Agencies from across south-central Nebraska collaborated to make the exercise a success. Fire and rescue personnel from Alma, Beaver City, Bertrand, Broken Bow, Funk, Hildreth, Holdrege, Loomis, Merna, Miller, Oconto, and Wilcox participated, alongside law enforcement from the Phelps County Sheriff’s Office and the Holdrege Police Department. Apollo Air Care also played a critical role, ensuring aerial medevac capabilities were part of the response.

  This collaborative effort underscored the importance of regional readiness and unified response strategies when facing mass casualty incidents (MCIs).
  David Dooley, President of Allmand Inc., shared his pride in hosting the event:

  “We turned our facility into a training ground for an amazing cause! Last Friday, we partnered with Phelps Memorial Health Center’s Emergency Services for an intensive Mass Casualty Incident drill.”

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  Realism That Makes a Difference

  Adding to the drill’s authenticity were volunteers from Allmand and Phelps Memorial, many of whom wore moulage makeup to simulate realistic injuries like burns, lacerations, and trauma wounds. This attention to detail challenged responders to assess and treat injuries as they would in a true emergency setting—enhancing the training’s effectiveness and impact.

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  “Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast”

  One of the evening’s key educational highlights came from Matt Maus representing Innovative Drone Solutions, who volunteered his time to present on Tactical Search and Rescue (SAR) and UAS Response to Structural Blast. His insights were especially impactful, emphasizing the critical importance of precision, preparation, and team coordination during high-risk operations:

  “Always search with a company representative. Know the facility before you search. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.”

  In structurally compromised or dangerous environments, deliberate, informed action isn’t just preferred—it’s essential. The message was clear: rushing can compromise safety, not just for victims, but for responders as well.

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  Lifesaving Lessons: Medical & Responder Education

  In addition to the hands-on scenarios, the event featured powerful educational sessions designed to enhance responders’ medical knowledge and operational readiness.

  Eric Jensen, RN, of St. Elizabeth Wound and Burn Center, provided a detailed presentation on burn care. Topics included:

  • Recognizing degrees of burns
  • Importance of early airway management in burn victims
  • Wound management and fluid resuscitation
  • Setting treatment priorities prior to transfer to a burn center

  His guidance was practical and timely, offering essential knowledge that can make the difference in life-or-death moments.

  Further insight came from Jessie Smith, who focused on strengthening responder resilience and operational performance. She introduced participants to Hi-Performance CPR—a highly refined, choreographed, and measured approach to CPR that significantly improves outcomes in cardiac arrest scenarios. Her session emphasized the importance of precision, rhythm, and teamwork when delivering CPR in the field.

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  Looking Ahead

  This exercise demonstrated the power of preparation, partnership, and professionalism. By training side-by-side across disciplines, agencies strengthened their relationships and refined protocols that could one day save lives.

  Kudos to all the volunteers, participants, and organizers—and especially to supportive community partners like Allmand Inc.—who made this vital training possible. Preparedness is a shared responsibility, and this exercise proved once again: our region is a little more ready.