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Holloway Fire Denio, Nevada
Wednesday, 15 August 2012 00:00MedEvent911 currently is on assignment for the Bureau of Land Management at the "Holloway Fire" in northern Nevada. Two (2) Advanced Life Support equipped paramedics are protecting several hundred firefighters working the incident. Check here for more incident info.
http://www.inciweb.org/incident/3113/
On August 12th a firefighter from the BIA got separated from her crew as they were making their way to a safety zone and deployed her shelter, read more here –>http://wildfiretoday.com/2012/08/15/firefighter-burned-while-fighting-holloway-fire/
Warrior Dash – Arizona 2012
Wednesday, 09 May 2012 20:16Warrior Dash is the ultimate event for thrill-seeking athletes. This running series is held on the nation's most unique and demanding terrain. MedEvent911 evaluated over 225 participants, 10 of which required transport to a local hospital for further care of their injury or illness. 21 EMTs and Paramedics staffed 12 obstacles and a medical tent over the two-day race. "Our team performed superbly" stated William D. McCluskey, Owner and medical director for the event!
The Race
Runners gather in the start corral prior to their designated wave time. . Participants will run approximately 5K and complete at least 12 obstacles before reaching the finish line where they will receive a finisher medal, snack and water.[6] Timing chips record the time it takes them to complete the course.
Obstacles
New Warrior Dash obstacles are constantly being developed and are often vary from one event to the next.[6] Red Frog Events strives to have a new obstacle and overall experience every time to provide participants with new obstacles at each race, espically for repeating venues.
Post-race
Beer and food
After the race, participants can take advantage of the beer and food provided on site. . Beer options selection depends on location, but have the option of being enjoyed in a Warrior Dash beer stein. There are always plenty of food options, including large turkey legs, pulled-pork sandwiches, veggie burgers, barbecue chicken sandwiches, corn- on- the- cob and potato chips. Non-alcoholic drinks usually consist of water, sports drinks, juices, or soda.[6]
Live music
Live music can be heard at every Warrior Dash with several bands performing throughout the day. Genres vary from Top 40 to Rock.[6]
Entertainment
Warrior Dash provides additional forms of entertainment that vary at each event. Examples of such forms are axe-throwing contests, fireworks displays and chainsaw carving displays.[6]
At each Warrior Dash, there are several awards presented to participants. Each participant is eligible to win awards for:
- Top three overall male and female times
- Top three males and females in each age division
- Best Warrior beard
- Best costume
Sonoma Showcase Jazz Festival – Peoria, Arizona
Monday, 18 October 2010 20:42A first of its kind two day lifestyle festival featuring, Smooth Jazz Super Stars, hand crafted wine from some of Sonoma County's best boutique wineries, celebrity chef demos from Chefs Scott Tompkins of Skye, Eddie Matney from Eddie's Place and more. Food venues from both, Sonoma and Arizona as well as over 100 lifestyle vendors. Vistancia in Peoria Arizona
MedEvent911 will again be providing medical standby services for Sound Lighting FX at their Jazz and Wine Festival held in Peoria Arizona on November 20th and 21st.