VIDEO: Norfolk’s best spent their day preparing for the worst on Wednesday. Norfolk first responders held an extensive emergency drill at the West Water Treatment plant.
The scenario was an increase in the dosage of chlorine in the water, causing a dangerous chlorine leak.
First responders had their hands full, triaging volunteers acting as victims. Several suffered from severe coughing and chest pain. One victim was unresponsive, and another was dead. And, all the victims were in different parts of the building.
“So by doing this and training, the guys kind of know what we’re going to need to, to get the victims out and then what we’re going to need to do to mitigate the issue,” said Fire Inspector for Norfolk Fire Jerry Thompson.
Crews responded the same way they would in a real emergency, in waves.