Published on November 9, 2026
WHAT: John A. Logan College’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program will conduct a vehicle extraction demonstration as part of its hands-on training for EMS students. The exercise will involve local fire, EMS, and law enforcement personnel, along with an Air Evac helicopter.
WHEN: Thursday, November 12, at 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: John A. Logan College, Green Parking Lot, Carterville, Illinois.
DETAILS: The training exercise will simulate a real-life vehicle accident requiring emergency responders to extract individuals from a vehicle. Students will observe and learn from local emergency response professionals as they demonstrate vehicle extrication and coordinated emergency response procedures.
PUBLIC NOTICE: The public should not be alarmed by the emergency vehicles, personnel, or helicopter activity on campus. This planned educational exercise provides EMS students with realistic, hands-on training and prepares them for real-life emergency situations.
Media representatives are invited to attend and observe the exercise. Contact Dr. Steve O’Keefe or Trey Baker, EMS Program Director, at 618-985-2828, Ext. 8966, or treybaker@jalc.edu for additional information.