Bartholomew County Trauma Camp
Thanks to everyone that joined us on Sep 28th! See you next year!
returning Fall of 2025
Columbus, IN
What is Trauma Camp?
Trauma Camp is a day full of scenario-based exercises that will challenge EMS personnel and firefighters to put their training into action to provide patient care and complete each scenario. The scenarios are designed to satisfy all of the skills requirements for EMT re-certification.
Who can attend?
All firefighters and EMS personnel are welcome! For insurance purposes, you must be affiliated with a fire department or EMS provider. This includes volunteer fire departments. If you are not affiliated with an EMS or fire agency, contact Johna Wilson (jwilson@ecifd.org).
Do you need volunteers?
YES! Every year we depend on multiple volunteers to be mock patients in the scenarios. Volunteers don't need any medical or fire background, you just need to be willing to let us put a little bit of fake blood on you and pretend you have an injury. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old on the day of Trauma Camp. Click on the registration links on this page to register as a Volunteer!
What does it Cost?
FREE! Thanks to multiple sponsors and donations, we are able to offer Trauma Camp at no cost to those attending. However, you must register in advance. Click on the registration links on this page to register.
What’s the schedule?
FRIDAY - Grab your camping spot anytime after 17:00. Water and electric available.
SATURDAY- Full day of training sessions and scenarios. Classes by the Sheriff’s Dept, REMC, and LifeLine.
SUNDAY- Pack up camp.
Where is Trauma Camp?
Bartholomew County 4H Fairgrounds
750 W 200 S, Columbus, IN 47201
This gives us lots of space and amenities for camping and large, complex training scenarios.