Multi-Day Fire Department Drill Will Take Over Evanston Park

EVANSTON, IL — Evanston Fire Department personnel will conduct a multi-patient Management Drill starting Tuesday and lasting through Thursday at Centennial Park, officials announced on Monday.

The drill will involve multiple types of fire and EMS apparatus, so Evanston residents and park visitors can expect an increased presence of emergency vehicles and personnel in the area. The drill will begin at 8 a.m. each day, pause for a one-and-a-half-hour lunch break, and then resume at 1 p.m.

“These types of drills are vital to ensure our personnel and partnering agencies are well-prepared for any large-scale emergency involving multiple patients,” said Field Chief Megan Kamarchevakul. “It allows us to coordinate, communicate, and execute our response in a controlled and realistic environment.”

The purpose of the drill is to familiarize and train fire department personnel in a simulated real-world mass casualty incident. EFD members and outside agencies will be able to collaborate in a multi-jurisdictional response setting.

Fire Chief Kamarchevakul will serve as the on-site point of contact during the drill.