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The 2003 Vectren Dayton Air Show, July
17 - 20. This years show was expanded to 4 days from the usual 2
day show in honor of the 100th anniversary of the first flight of the Wright
brothers. This "world's largest air show" event had an unofficial estimate
of more than 160,000 people attending.
Members Involved
Around 50 members from almost all
specialty areas participated. In addition to our own team members, we had
members from KY-1, OH-1, and OH-6 as well as physicians from the emergency
resident program from Wright State University. Also working close with
us were rescue squads from various communities.
Activity
History
This
year we set up our main medical area on Wednesday. The team had three
points of presence at the show. We had two medical stations and a communications
trailer staffed by our members. One medical tent was located within the
south air show exhibition area while the second medical station was set
up at the usual site in the south parking lot next to the bus loading area.
Above is the interior of our med
tent. Full insulation was used to keep the sun's heat out and the
cool in.
Fortunately this year saw mild summer
temperatures so heat related problems were reduced. Despite this several
patients were seen for a variety of reasons and some transported on to
hospitals for additional care.
Fueling the generators. We made
use of the litter bus to block most the generator sounds from the camp.
This technique produced a very livable and enjoyable compound.
Between patients, the team relaxes
by watching the show.
The team ran a mist tent for those
leaving the heat of the air show. The tent was set up by the VA hospital
personnel.
Meals were Mmmmm good again this
year thanks to our meal planners and cooks who helped out. A second
Western Shelter tent was used for food distribution and general hangout
in the shade. We used two sets of screens on the sides and insulated the
roof to eliminate the heat from radiating through.
Above, the communications area at
the compound. Here batteries are charged, radios are programmed and internet
access was available to check the weather and for members to use email.
The team also ran medical communications for the air show from a communications
van near the fire house.
Washington TWP loaned us their field
"Gator" to transport personnel and food to the several locations we manned.
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Above, for the first time the team
medical tent was equipped with air conditioning. Although the temperature
was brought down by ten degrees, we believe we can improve the system next
year by using insulated ducting. The black (heat absorbing) plastic
NDMS ductwork was designed for our furnaces, not air conditioning.
Thanks to KMC for this addition.
Above, the team quickly carries
a visitor who collapsed in the parking lot in front of the DMAT compound.
The incident is of special interest to the team and team members who were
present.
Links
Vectren/Dayton
Air Show Web Page |
