EMSA is rolling out an extensive medical response plan to support the Thunder championship parade on Tuesday.
Michael Parrish, Director of Operations for EMSA’s Western Division, said the agency has been planning for weeks as part of a unified command structure that includes local, state, and federal agencies.
“Our top priority tomorrow is going to be public safety,” Parrish said.
What is EMSA doing to keep people safe?
Parrish described a “scalable, layered medical response plan” designed to handle large, tightly packed crowds in downtown Oklahoma City. The plan includes:
- Fixed first aid and cooling stations along the parade route
- Mobile response teams on foot, bikes, golf carts, and ambulances
- Ambulance trike teams are stationed at key access points for rapid patient transport
- Medical tents and aid stations in partnership with OU Medical Center and the regional response system
- Surge staffing protocols with over 200 medical personnel deployed, including 50 from EMSA
What advice should parade-goers follow?
Parrish urged attendees to be proactive about their health and safety in the heat…