Queen of the Valley to participate in Napa County Office of Emergency Services Full Scale Exercise on March 7, 2025
NAPA COUNTY, CA – March 7, 2025 --The Napa County Office of Emergency Services (OES), in collaboration with local, state, and federal partners, will conduct a Full-Scale Exercise simulating a Mass Casualty Incident (i-MCI) on March 7, 2025. This large-scale exercise will provide participating agencies with the opportunity to assess emergency response capabilities, refine operational plans, and strengthen coordination efforts.
Scenario
The exercise will simulate an explosion during the 2025 Napa High School graduation, prompting an immediate response from. local law enforcement, fire, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)units. With over 50 simulated casualties and escalating resource needs, the scenario will test interagency decision-making, communication, and integration of regional and state-level emergency assets.
Exercise objectives:
1. Rapidly deploy resources to establish a Base of Operations for sustained Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for incident victims.
2. Integrate multi-agency assets and establish a Unified Command Post for casualty collection, triage, treatment, and transport while tracking regional hospital bed availability.
3. Implement the Incident Command System (ICS) and the Planning “P” process to maintain operational rhythm and ensure seamless command transitions.
4. Utilize the Regional Disaster Medical Health Specialist (RDMHS) and Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC) programs to manage patient movement and resource requests effectively.
Participating agencies and organizations include:
· Napa County Office of Emergency Services (OES)
· Napa County Sheriff’s Office
· Napa City Police Department
· Napa County Fire Department
· Napa City Fire Department
· Napa County Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
· California Emergency Medical Services Authority (CA EMSA)
· Regional Disaster Medical Health Specialist (RDMHS)
· Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
· Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI)
· Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (AASPR)
· Medical Mutual Aid Partners
· Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Partners
· Fire Mutual Aid Partners
· Alameda County EMS
· Providence Qeen of the Valley Medical Center
“This exercise is critical in ensuring our emergency response agencies are fully prepared to handle mass casualty incidents efficiently and effectively,” said Michael Marsh of Marsh EMS Consulting. “Interoperability and coordination among allied agencies are essential in large-scale emergencies, and this drill provides a vital opportunity to enhance our preparedness.”
The i-MCI Full-Scale Exercise will feature realistic emergency scenarios, including simulated casualties, on-site incident command operations, and coordinated patient transport to regional medical facilities. Insights and lessons learned during the exercise will be used to refine operational protocols, improve communication systems, and strengthen emergency response capabilities across all participating agencies.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Jaina French, City of Napa Community Relations & Media Manager
(707) 258-7843
