PIERRE — Dozens of Pierre/Fort Pierre first responders confronted an unfortunately possible scenario Thursday night. An active shooter in a school building…
The full scale exercise was meant to simulate an actual event with as much realism as possible. Hughes/Stanley County Emergency Manager Rob Fines says multiple situations were thrown at police, firefighters and medical personnel…
Fines says communication, which is a common trouble point in exercises, was an issue to work on, but new technology help first responders…
A drone was also a part of the exercise and made a difference…
The exercise used darkness and a smoke machine to add to the difficulty for responders. Approximately 75 to 100 people took part in the drill.
