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If you see a big emergency response at one of Rochester, Minnesota's old IBM buildings today, Wednesday, or Thursday, (or next week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) it's not a crisis response team, it's a multi-agency training event.

Who's Involved In the Training at Rochester's IBM Campus

Kim David/TSM
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The agencies involved in the training include the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, the Rochester Police Department, the Rochester Fire Department, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, and others.

photo by Andy Brownell (TSM-Rochester)
photo by Andy Brownell (TSM-Rochester)
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You may see a bunch of emergency vehicles flying up Hiway 52, or up Broadway, but it's a training. To make sure everyone knows what's going on, please share this with your friends and family.

Kim David/TSM
Kim David/TSM
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Again, those training event dates are...

  • This Week: March 15, 16, 17 (today, Wednesday, Thursday)
  • Next Week: March 22, 23, 24 (Next Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
  • Time: 8 AM to 5 PM each day.
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Didn't They Just Do Something Like This?

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You may be thinking about 2021's September training at the Rochester International Airport, training required by the FAA.

Do not be alarmed if you see a convoy of emergency vehicles heading out to the Rochester International Airport this Thursday morning. First responders, healthcare workers, and airport officials will be at RST for a full-scale training exercise. Read More: Expect To See Numerous Emergency Vehicles at RST on Thursday

 

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