The July 18th Columbia Icefield's MCI was one of the most isolated MCIs in Alberta History. It presented many unique challenges and required a multifaceted province wide response. Through this presentation the presenters will explore details of the event including the successful integration of multiple pre-hospital agencies providing patient care, as well as the specific challenges posed by this wilderness MCI. The presenters will provide unique perspectives surrounding the management of wilderness mass casualty incidents as providers involved in various phases of patient care during this event (Parks Rescue Specialists, EMS, and Critical Care Air Ambulance).

Presenters

Dr Brett Shaw - Emergency Medicine Resident and STARS Flight Fellow

Mackenzie Wardle - ALS Paramedic with Banff EMS

Aaron Beardmore - Parks Canada Visitor Safety Specialist

Biographies

Brett Shaw:

Dr. Brett Shaw is a 5th year Emergency Medicine Resident at the University of Calgary.  He has an interest in prehospital and retrieval medicine, having recently completed a fellowship with Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) and Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (ARHT).  He is nearing completion of his Fellowship of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine (FAWM).  When not trying to get in the back of a helicopter, he likes to spend his free time rock and ice climbing, skiing, running, diving, and adventuring with his wife and son.

Mack Wardle:

Mackenzie is a Banff EMS Paramedic, STARS Air Ambulance Aeromedical Crew, Ski Patroller, and Wilderness Medicine enthusiast Mackenzie has a passion for the link between rescue, and prehospital medicine. As a Paramedic with Banff Emergency Medical Services, he has developed a strong integration with Parks Canada Visitor Safety department, aiding in the medical treatment within rescue operations. This position has also led to valuable experience with Remote Mass Casualty Incident response operation, a field which ties together the unique and diverse aspects of Wilderness Medicine. Mackenzie was also involved as part of the command system for the Jasper MCI.

Aaron Beardmore:

Aaron Beardmore has worked as a Visitor Safety Specialist for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks since 2007. In spring of 2021 Aaron was stationed in Haines Junction, on the doorstep of the St. Elias mountains, to provide training to pilots and staff, perform rescues in Kluane National Park and Reserve. Aaron is an IFMGA Mountain Guide and an Avalanche Professional with the Canadian Avalanche Association.

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