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G20
Pittsburgh
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September 24 &
25, 2009
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On September 24 & 25 of 2009
members of the G20 were welcomed to the city of
Pittsburgh. The G-20 brings together important
industrial and emerging-market countries from
around the world. Together, the G-20
member countries represent around 90% of global
gross national product, 80% of world trade
(including EU intra-trade) as well as two-thirds
of the world's population. The G-20's economic
weight and broad membership gives it a high
degree of legitimacy and influence over the
management of the global economy and financial
system. During the G20
Summit in Pittsburgh resources were on site and
available from local, regional, state and
federal assets. With the G20 present, this
was the largest event ever hosted in the city of
Pittsburgh. Over 400 Emergency Medical
Personnel was on hand including over 100
Paramedics from the City of Pittsburgh, over 170 prehospital care givers from within Allegheny
County, over 135 regional and state prehospital
care givers. Units and personnel were
staged over multiple points with in and
surrounding the City. EMS units staged in
downtown Pittsburgh including the D.L. Convention
Center.
An Ambulance and the City of Pittsburgh Rescue
Truck stood by with in the D.L. Convention Center
during the Summit. Multiple EMS treatment
stations were constructed for the general public
and emergency personnel. Such areas were
set up as mass casualties collection points.
Areas used for emergency services rehab centers
and rest areas. EMS units were used to
stage with the Presidential Motorcade as well as
other Dignitaries Motorcades.
Multiple schools were used as MCI rally points
for helicopter evacuation if needed. Baldwin EMS
involvement included, Chief Plunkett's
assistance in planning and management. He
was also available to respond to incidents as an
incident commander. In addition Rescue 510
stood by at the Phipps Conservatory during the
Presidential Dinner. An ALS Ambulance and
crew was used in the Downtown and Oakland area.. Squad 518 was used for the
Forward Aid Support Team(FAST), this team
consisted of 11 Paramedics, 2 MD's and 1 EMT.
Three Employees from Baldwin were involved with
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"Thank You for your hard work, dedication, professionalism,
flexibility and willingness to do whatever needed to be done.
You should be very proud of your personal contribution to do
this historic event." Chief McCaughan, City of
Pittsburgh EMS
Click Here for Letter written to Baldwin crew by Keith Hodan
(Photographer, Tribune Review).
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"You all did a fantastic job. The G20 was nothing but a
success. It was your planning and dedication that made
this event a landmark success for all of us."
Special Agent Radens United States Secret Service.
"Thank You, Thank you, thank you for all the assets your
agencies provided. I am aware of the fact that you all
went ABOVE and Beyond the call of duty bringing in assets from
all over the State, County, City and Region."
Special Agent Radens United States Secret Service.
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"The words thank you seem so insignificant in the wake of
an event like this. I cant begin to tell you how much I
appreciated your help and support. The plan would not have come
together as well as it did with out YOUR contribution and hard
work. I have never experienced a more successful
"Teamwork" outcome-especially with so many people involved."
Chief McCaughan, City of Pittsburgh EMS |