Mass Casualty Incidents
As the military saying goes, “Prior planning prevents poor performance.” This phrase can be applied to preparing for mass casualty incidents. Check this page for articles and resources on ensuring you and your department are ready for the unexpected, as well as the latest updates on major incidents in the United States and across the world.
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Sean Kivlehan and Kevin Collopy discuss “Stand and Deliver” and Harvard’s Ukraine Medical Training Initiative
According to Houston’s FF union president, officials had asked for radios to contact private EMS but were only provided cellphone numbers
In a series of three videos, TikTok user @remi.rich described the chaotic scene first responders encountered trying to reach concert victims
A paramedic and a nurse who witnessed the deadly night’s events and tried to help victims describe how so much went so wrong in Houston
Officials are looking into the cause of a crowd surge that resulted in the death of eight concertgoers
13 people remain hospitalized; Astroworld organizer and rapper Travis Scott thanked police and fire departments for their response and support
Those injured at the Texarkana party were transported by ambulance, police unit and private vehicles to two hospitals
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
Robert Kelley was a paramedic with the Killeen Fire Department when a gunman killed 23 people and injured 20 more at an area restaurant
“It’s always emotional,” a survivor said. “The fact that we’ve come together and not let evil win is so amazing”
The chief officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol describe responding to the ill and injured
4 people, who were evacuated to the warehouse, died in the unsafe and unhealthy conditions
Have we taken the lessons learned from 9/11 and truly changed our practices?
We must not only “never forget” those who died, but also never forget to stay safe, plan for the worst and to make swift decisions despite challenging parameters
More than 250 ambulances, two ambulance buses, and 12 helicopters are available for ongoing hospital evacuations
Years of preplanning aided the incident command of an MCI, building fire, technical rescue, hazmat, and terrorism crime scene all in one
All 57 bus passengers, coming from Poughkeepsie to visit Niagara Falls, were injured in the rollover
Surfside condo collapse search concludes after a month of work with 97 individuals confirmed dead
The crew was given a key to the county and made honorary commanders of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
Rescue workers and families mourn together, honoring those lost in the condo collapse
Furry family members were among those being searched for ahead of Sunday night’s demolition
Insights into the deadly Fla. condo collapse, how post-9/11 changes have improved incident command
The 7-year-old was found late Thursday as crews searched through debris
Rescue workers search for victims in their backyards and are seeking treatment themselves, for blisters, foot injuries, heat exhaustion and fatigue
Officials said planning for demolition of the remaining Surfside structure is underway; 145 people are still missing and 18 are confirmed dead
Crews on the scene noticed widening cracks and up to a foot of movement in a large column, forcing teams to stop their search for victims
Search crews found the remains six people Wednesday, bringing the number of confirmed dead to 18
“This is the most complex situation we’ve ever encountered,” Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Ray Jadallah told family, friends and loved ones of victims
Rescue workers continue scouring the mountain of debris with trained dogs and sonar, searching for any survivors
The flames are deep and firefighters have not been able to find their source, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said during a news conference
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