Illinois Guard response team trains with local agencies in "building collapse" response

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MARSEILLES, IL (06/15/2016)(readMedia)-- The Illinois National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Enhanced Response Force Packet (CERFP) will be training with local and state emergency management agencies on how to conduct search and rescue operations at the collapsed building. The CERFP is hosting a VIP and media availability day on June 23 at the Marseilles Training Center.
WHO: • Illinois National Guard

• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Enhanced Response Force Packet (CERFP))
WHAT: • The CERFP will conduct search and rescue operations in a collapsed building training scenario, in conjunction with local fire departments, the coroner and other emergency management agencies.

• The team will rescue victims trapped in and around a simulated structure collapse, as well as conduct medical triage, decontamination, medical treatment and fatality recovery.

• This training is part of the CERFP’s annual requirement to stay certified with the National Guard Bureau.

WHEN: Thursday June 23, 2016 at 11:00AM Central Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Marseilles Training Center
1450 Army Road (N. 23rd Rd.)
Marseilles, Illinois 61341
NOTES: • Media personnel who wish to attend must contact the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office for access to the facility.

• RSVPs must be received no later than Wednesday, June 22 at 12:00 p.m.

• Those planning to attend the event should arrive 30 minutes early.

• Questions can be directed to the Public Affairs Office at ng.il.ilarng.list.staff-pao@mail.mil or 217-761-3569.