RVU Utah to Host Annual Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Preparedness Event
Ivins, UT – Rocky Vista University will hold its annual Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) preparedness event on Saturday, April 26, from 9:30 am–3 pm. This immersive event aims to replicate the challenges of a mass casualty incident, providing invaluable training to first responders, medical students, and emergency personnel.
Event Details:
- Event Name: Rocky Vista University Mass Casualty Incident Preparedness Event
- Date and Time: April 26, 2025, 9:30 am–3 pm
- Venue: Rocky Vista University, Ivins Campus
This annual event is a collaborative effort between faculty, staff, and students at Rocky Vista University, Dammeron Valley Fire/EMS, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, community volunteers, and others.
Student Doctor Holly Ingram, OMS II, coordinator for this year’s MCI event, shares what an MCI preparedness event is at its core, stating, “A Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) refers to an event where the number of casualties overwhelms the available resources of the community and local emergency response system. These events can range from natural disasters like earthquakes or hurricanes to human-made events like terrorist attacks or industrial accidents.”
This year’s event seeks to recreate the chaos and urgency of an active shooter incident and will simulate elements from other real-life examples. Student Doctor Logan Freeman, OMS II, organizer of this year’s MCI event, explains, “The goal of this training is to give our student doctors a chance to apply practical, lifesaving skills in a high-stress environment. By exposing them to scenarios that simulate real-world emergencies—like an active shooter event—we’re helping them learn to rely on their training, stay calm under pressure, and deliver the best possible care to their future patients. This exercise also serves as a valuable opportunity for our local EMS and law enforcement partners to refine their response strategies and identify areas for improvement. It’s a learning experience for everyone involved.”
Dr. Patrick Tufts, MD, Assistant Professor of Primary Care Medicine at RVU, emphasizes the event’s significance, stating, “Simulated mass casualty events offer our students high-intensity, hands-on experiences in emergency response, preparing them to act decisively and collaboratively in real-world crises.”
The immersive training helps participants learn the value of teamwork, practice communication skills, and develop the ability to work under pressure.
Contact:
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Office: (435) 233-9533
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To learn more about the event and to watch a video recap of the event, visit the following link: RVU Utah MCI (St. George News)