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[KBCraig]

Although I've never seen a medical emergency at SDC, I have to assume they happen. How does the park respond?

Are there AEDs scattered through the park? I doubt anyone would complain about a Citizen breaking theme to come running with an AED.

[History Buff]

I have been delayed on the train at the holdup area, while we had to wait for an ambulance to pick someone up inside the park.  Theme is secondary to safety as far as I can see.

[SteamFreak]

It is indeed. Safety is NO. 1 at the park. There are AED's located at every ride, and if you've ever noticed a red box on the back of the train behind the conductor, that's where ours is, the cave uses 5 I think throughout the cave. There are always at least 2 paramedics on duty at any given time. And all ride operators are certified in CPR/AED use

[Junior]

Was glad to see Steamfreaks entry, because "back in my day" the nurse and security office was behind the candy factory adjacent to the employee lounge, and it seemed to take five to ten minutes before the cushman electric cart used as transport could make it to the far side of the park. They had to make their way through the city streets, which were clogged with visitors. The worst thing I ever remember witnessing was in '78 or '79 when a guy on Main Street in front of the General Store began choking on food he was eating. I was 15 or 16, and had no idea what to do. Another guest in the vicinity saw what was going on and did a quick Heimlich maneuver and the guy in distress was Ok immedately.

[Junior]

As a PS to my previous entry, I was on park the day of the Fire in the Hole incident in 1980. That was a whole different ball of wax altogether. FITH personnel, maintenance, and attractions managers did a fantastic job, as well as security, and local ambulance and fire department rescue. That issue was handled quickly and efficiently. FITH personnel strung a rope across the street from the Lumbercamp tower to the porch of the saloon, and that area of the park back to FITH was closed as officials investigated and did what was needed. That day was the only time in my seven years on park that I remember seeing a modern vehicle on the 1880's streets during operating hours. I seem to remember two ambulances and a fire truck parked next to the exit area of FITH. When I approached the FITH guy posted at the ropes to keep visitors back and asked him what was going on, he said he could not discuss it, but his face was as white as a sheet, and I knew something terribly serious had occurred. I got home and saw the local news on TV that night...then I knew what was up.

[Ozark Outlaw]

I remember several years ago when I was a teenager, seeing a medical staff member dressed in a modern E.M.T. uniform, with a medical bag walking somewhere to assist someone I assume.

Thankfully Silver Dollar City chooses to not use traditional 1880's style medical practices.