Emergency crews to conduct vehicle rescue training at John A. Logan College

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CARTERVILLE, Ill., (KBSI) — Emergency crews will conduct a vehicle rescue and medical helicopter landing zone training exercise Thursday, Nov. 12, at John A. Logan College in Carterville.

The exercise is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in Section 1 of the college’s Green Parking Lot.

The Carterville Fire Department, John A. Logan College emergency medical services students and Air Evac Lifeteam will participate in the training.

The exercise will focus on vehicle extrication, rescue operations and procedures for establishing a landing zone for medical helicopters.

Residents and visitors may notice an increased presence of emergency personnel and vehicles on campus, along with a possible medical helicopter landing.

The Carterville Fire Department emphasized that the exercise is planned training and is not related to an actual emergency.

Officials said the training will allow emergency responders and students to improve coordination, strengthen rescue skills and prepare for real-life emergencies.