Guardian Response training continues Thursday, Black Hawk helicopters and military ambulances will be visible at CRH

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Bartholomew County Emergency Management officials are reminding the community that a Guardian Response training simulation involving Columbus Regional Hospital will occur from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday in Columbus.

The training will involve simulated patients or mannequins being transported by HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and field litter ambulance trucks to Columbus Regional Hospital.

This segment of the exercise evaluates units’ ability to treat, triage, and transport patients from a simulated disaster area at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center to a higher level of care at a civilian medical center. Also, civilian emergency medical personnel will learn how to move patients from a military aircraft and ambulance into the hospital.

People passing by CRH at 2400 17th St. can expect to see military vehicles and personnel at the facility on Thursday as part of the training.