Students to get inside look at first response team

By Mandi O’Neill, News Writing Student

Students can look inside an ambulance or inspect a fire truck without being in the middle of an emergency by attending OCCC’s second annual “Meet Your First Responder Day.”

The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, in Parking Lot A south on the north side of campus.

“Meet Your First Responder Day is an opportunity for the campus community to meet the men and women who will respond to OCCC in times of crisis,” said Ike Sloas, Campus Safety and Security director.

The complete list of agencies represented include the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, Oklahoma City Fire Department, EMSA, OCCC Safety and Security, OCCC Telecommunications, and OCCC Emergency Medical Sciences Program.

“We will be landing an ambulance helicopter on campus provided by the Oklahoma state police,” Sloas said.

Have you ever wondered who would be the first person to respond in case of an emergency? There will be many different opportunities to meet a responder, said Sloas.

A first responder is the first medically-trained person to arrive on the scene of an emergency or accident.

This event is the perfect opportunity to witness what events would take place if an emergency were to take place on campus. Students will get to look inside the vehicles and look at the first responder’s equipment. By attending this event, students will receive a free lunch, including a hot dog, chips and drink while supplies last, Sloas said.

Employees who attend the event and sign the check-in sheet will receive credit for their quarterly health and safety training — and get a free lunch, Sloas said.

For more information, contact Sloas at 405-682-7891.