July 20, 2026
At CMI2, investing in our people is an investment in mission success. Our team in Clay County is putting that commitment into practice.
Since April, select employees at the Fort Andrew Multi-Domain Proving Ground have expanded their skills through a voluntary Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program designed to strengthen professional development and on-site emergency preparedness.
In July, participants tested their developing skills during a realistic ATV rollover exercise that simulated a complex, multi-patient emergency. The scenario required participants to assess the scene quickly, triage patients, prioritize treatment, request additional resources, and communicate effectively under pressure.
Simulated injuries ranged from minor wounds to life-threatening trauma and cardiac arrest, challenging participants to apply their training in a dynamic environment where conditions and patient needs required rapid decision-making.
The exercise also extended beyond immediate patient care. Participants established a helicopter landing zone, coordinated with Charleston MedBase, and requested air medical support, gaining hands-on experience with medical helicopter activation and landing zone operations.
The HealthNet Aeromedical Services Base 5 crew supported the exercise and helped create a realistic learning environment, which Jeremy Higginbotham, CMI2 Medical Director, led.
The EMT program builds on the foundation of training at Fort Andrew. Before beginning EMT coursework, each participant successfully completed CMI2’s Basic Rope Rescue, First Aid, CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed certifications.
Through voluntary professional development opportunities like these, CMI2 is investing in its people while strengthening teamwork, preparedness, and internal emergency response capabilities. The result is a workforce better equipped with practical skills that can make a difference when they are needed most.
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