Emergency training exercises to be held on campus

Posted: May 14, 2013 3:30 p.m.

Friday's mock rescue from the top of the North Residence building will be similar to those conducted in previous years. The above photo is from the University's 2011 emergency training scenario. Photo: U of R Photography

On Friday, May 17, 2013 the University of Regina’s first responders Campus Security and Health, Safety and Environment personnel will hold a joint emergency training exercise with emergency responders from the City of Regina.
 
The exercise will see members of the Regina Fire Department high angle rescue team conduct a mock rescue from the top of the North Residence building. The exercise will take place from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
 
University of Regina Campus Security and Health, Safety and Environment personnel will monitor the activities.  This exercise will help to further develop working relationships between the University of Regina and external emergency response teams, familiarize emergency responders with the unique geographic and environmental challenges on campus and assist with the development of better emergency response procedures.