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Photo of the Week: Boston plane crash drill

Boston EMS and other first responders participated in an MCI drill at Logan Airport

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By EMS1 Staff

BOSTON — Boston EMS teamed up with Massport Fire, the Boston Fire Department, and the Massachusetts State Police for an emergency training exercise at Boston Logan International Airport on Sept. 20.

In a simulated plane crash scenario, EMS personnel triaged, treated, and coordinated the transport of volunteer victims.

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