To sum up the general advantages of microfluidics: A similar project funded under the JPND call is currently ongoing at Elvesys – project Orgtherapy. The nervous system can be modelled in vitro by creating a brain or spinal cord organoid grown in a microfluidic device. This is a win for everybody, and I’m grateful to be a part of it.The main applications for microfluidics in this call are the development of novel therapeutic agents, the modelling of the humans nervous system and the identification of genetic mutations. “We absolutely need to have an outstanding partnership, and fortunately, we do. “ERDC is a centerpiece of jobs in our community.
“Having them escort us directly to where we need to go really speeds up the process-it’s a quicker response, and that’s better for everybody.”īefore getting involved with the fire department in the 1990s, Danczyk worked as a contract student at ERDC, and his commitment to keeping employees safe is more than just his responsibility-it’s personal. “The security division at ERDC does an outstanding job,” Danczyk said.
In the event of a 911 call, ERDC security leads first responders to the site of the emergency. “Our relationships with the local departments are great for the most part, but they could always be better,” Williams said, noting that strengthening this collaboration is an ongoing process. As part of his day-to-day responsibility, he works to ensure that all laboratories and field sites collaborate closely with their local departments in Champaign, Illinois Hanover, New Hampshire Duck, North Carolina and Alexandria, Virginia. Williams also noted that a strong relationship with the local first responders is not unique to the ERDC Vicksburg campus. “If there’s an emergency at ERDC, with us you’ll get those services and get them fast.” “One thing unique about the VFD and the City of Vicksburg is that as a municipality, we have our own ambulance service.” Danczyk explained. In Vicksburg, Danczyk said, the ambulance service that comes is a bit different than most other Mississippi towns. In many instances, a call to 911 results in more than just a fire truck on the way. “Saving just those few minutes could mean the difference between life and death, or losing a little or a lot," Williams said. “I want to thank the City of Vicksburg for allowing us to build on this relationship."Īs another way to increase teamwork during an emergency, in 2018 ERDC security was connected to the radio system used by first responders in Vicksburg, cutting down response time for fire and medical assistance from 10-15 minutes to about 5-7 minutes. "A strong relationship is important when it come to an emergency because it saves time, could save lives, and save property,” Williams said. That helps everybody.”ĮRDC Fire Prevention Officer Ernest "Lee" Williams is responsible for much of the coordination with the VFD, and he knows that a good relationship is key when it comes to acting quickly in an emergency.
“We know that we can have the greatest success by pre-planning and doing walk throughs, so we can identify limitations and hazards before an emergency occurs. “Hopefully we don’t have an emergency, but in the event that we do, we want people to know what to do and where to go,” Danczyk said. From regular fire inspections and hydrant tests to fire extinguisher checks and drills with employees, the VFD supports nearly all aspects of ERDC’s emergency response planning throughout the year. “In the event of a fire on property at ERDC, we have a fleet that is very well-equipped to handle everything from a high-rise fire to a vehicle fire.”īut the partnership between ERDC and the VFD doesn’t only come into play at the time of an emergency. “A decision was made that we could better serve ERDC’s fire protection needs,” said Craig Danczyk, chief of the Vicksburg Fire Department. After that, fire protection was transferred over to the City of Vicksburg. Until the mid-1990s, ERDC was home to its own fire department on the Waterways Experiment Station. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the City of Vicksburg Fire Department (VFD), the old adage is more than just a saying, it’s a blueprint for success. When it comes to emergency response, it’s said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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