January 13, 2026

Volunteers needed for March 27 mass casualty drill at Vanderbilt University Hospital

From last year's drill: Owen Schmidt enjoys playing the part of a head injury victim during the disaster drill as he is placed on a gurney by paramedic Frank Berlanga. (photo by Evan Dorian)

Vanderbilt Health Emergency Operations is planning a mass casualty drill at Vanderbilt University Hospital, to be held March 27 beginning at 8 a.m.

Volunteers are needed to participate as victims, evaluators, or simulation facilitators.  

This live drill will test the function of the Four S’s of surge capacity: Staff, Space, Supply and System. The proposed duration of this exercise in 3-4 hours to include a meal and debrief.

If interested, sign up here at https://redcap.vumc.org/surveys/?s=4TM3K7AC4PJD933J