First responders acted fast to improve their skills during an emergency Haz-Mat exercise [Video]

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – The Local Emergency Planning Committee, in partnership with emergency responders from Plymouth, Monona, Cherokee, Ida, and Woodbury Counties, conducted a full-scale hazardous materials exercise, called Operation Ludlow.

“We actually have a semi tanker trailer rolled over on it’s side and they will respond accordingly,” said Rebecca Socknat, Plymouth County emergency manager.

Brandon Sitzmann, the Kingsley Fire Chief said they don’t see calls like this on a day to day basis, but it’s great training for them and it’s a great way for them to get familiarized with working with other counties.

“We’re looking forward to getting on the hazmat side of things, hazmat calls are limited,” said Sitzmann. “We’re also looking at the mass casualty side and our EMS being able to triage and that kind of thing.”

Everything in the exercise is treated as if it’s a real hazardous material spill, including the call in …