"Equestrian Crash Course Credits"

This is an acknowledgement of all of the people who worked to get the "Equestrian Crash Course" started:
  • Kristy Gaub, Trauma Coordinator, and the trauma unit staff of
    JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER
    (Program input)

  • Chief Flight Nurse Andy Swartzell and the staff of
    CALIFORNIA SHOCK/TRAUMA AIR RESCUE (CALSTAR)
    (Program input and exercise participation, including use of the helicopter for the program scenario)

  • Danielle Quinlin, Operations Officer, and the paramedics of
    REGIONAL AMBULANCE
    (Program input and exercise participation)

  • Asst. Chief John Clary and the staff of
    EAST DIABLO FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
    (Program input and exercise participation)

  • Fire Chief David Evans, Capt. Willis Lamm, and the staff of
    ORINDA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
    (Program input, "First Responder" rescue module, exercise coordination, communications support)

  • Bob Williams, Team Leader, and the volunteers of
    ORINDA EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS RESPONSE TEAM
    (Helicopter landing zone operations)

  • Sharon Lamm of
    LAMM'S KICKIN' BACK RANCH
    (Staff support and "First Responder" rescue module assistant)

  • Linda Morse and the staff of
    DIABLO VIEW EQUESTRIAN CENTER
    (Program development, coordination, facilities)

  • Deborah Moss and "Confessor"; Julie Harvey and "Monte"
    ("Live" displays)

  • Carol and Tim Smith
    ("Emergency Dismount" module, thrown rider rescue simulation)

  • Don Mello
    (Logistic support)

  • ...and the countless horse people who contributed ideas, suggestions and personal experiences to the program!

Thank you all!

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