Endurathon 2010

-Everyone that is able to deploy the day of the Endurathon (July 10th, 2010) is highly encouraged too.
-there will be varying shifts to accommodate the long day. 0600, 0900, 1200-all ending at 1630.

-Shifts will start at 0600. There will be 2 other sign in times, including 0900 and 1200. This will all take place at
DCEMS Station 3. (Memorial St/67)
-Rick Scott will be on station to sign people in on the Salamander system.
-Must have an ID to register, drivers license will work if you do not have your ID yet. Some are still not picked up.
-You must sign in, after reading the rules and regulations. You must also sign out when leaving the deployment.
-At the above designated times, registration will be taken up till 1/2 past the hour. At this time, it will be closed until
the next scheduled deployment time.
-You may come to station in between check ins, but know that you will not be taken to an area until the next scheduled departure.
-Steve Savage will then transport enlisted people to the designated areas. Steve will also bring you back to station.
-If you are only able to stay part of the time, this is allowed. Let command staff know ahead of time so that it can be
accommodated. Remember, 0900, 1200, and 1700 will be the only depart times from stations.

-Designated First Aide Stations will be:
-Blountsville, near the Fire Dept.
-Losantville at the old carpet outlet, SR 35/ SR 36
-Marks Furniture, 550 S/SR 35
-Liberty Perry Elementary, if needed (possible Landing Zone Area)
-the Mule will roam the East side of the reservoir and the command area
-Command Center and Communications/EOC will be near the start point
-Medical Tent will be set up with Dr. Adrian and his staff at the start area. All patients will be taken here.

-What you will need to bring:
-800 radio, if available. We are going to have our own designated channel that day.
-Food and beverage for the day. No alcohol, of course.
-Lawn chairs, tents, things to occupy time (games, books, magazines)
-Rain or cold weather gear, if needed.
-Yellow vests, and a helmet if you would like to participate with the 2 bike crew.
-ID for check in.

-What to wear:
-MTF designated T-shirt.
-Jeans or shorts are applicable, if and only if appropriate!! If not appropriate, you can be sent home.
-Comfortable shoes or boots.
-Hats are acceptable.

-Communications:
-This will be through 800 radios.
-Lori cox will be in the EOC with direct contact to Dr. Adrian. Dr. Adrian is who will dispatch EMS crews initially.
-Due to possible language barriers, Lori will also have contact with translators through Language Line.
-Designated channel will be given out the day of the event from Jason Rogers.

-Command Staff:
-Jeff Benson, Jim Culberson, Greg Michael, Kiely Rednour, Larry Crouse, Kurt Mathews

-Staffing:
-DCEMS will supply 2 ambulance, 1 mule, 1-2 squads, MTF and VIPER trucks
-Culberson EMS will supply 1 ambulance at the Losantville area from 0800-1400
-Jeff Benson will be in contact with all 13 counties for more support. We are still in need of at least 2 ambulances.
-All MTF members are highly encouraged to attend!!!!!! We are going to have state DHS members in attendance.

-What you need to do now:
-Personally call your county contact and tell him/her if you are going to be able to attend this event or not. I repeat
call and advise you contact with a yes or no.
-This needs to be done by NOON on Friday July 2, 2010
-County contacts are to call me by no later than 1600 on July 2, 2010 with who is, and is not able to attend.
-If you have any questions at this time, please feel free to email me at kiely_red1982@hotmail.com. I will try to answer
any questions you have, or at least direct you to an answer.
-I believe I have everyone entered into the "I am responding" program. Please try to log in. Your user name will be
firstnamelastname (all lower case), and your password is the same. Feel free to change this and edit your profile.
DCEMA is the agency name.

I know this has been a lengthy email, but hopefully most of the questions will be answered when reading.
Remember that times vary according to official start time. Ending time of the course noted means that it will be shut down at that time. Here is the designated time frames for the events:
-0645-0915 Swim
-0715-1315 Bike
-0900-1615 Run
-1500 Awards Banquet
-1200-1600 Post Race Meal