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.
In the wake of three deadly MCIs in November, only 11% of poll respondents said their agency is fully staffed and trained for a mass casualty incident
Detailing the US&R system in Florida, challenges faced by SAR crews, and lessons learned from the catastrophic incident
“If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”
Planning active shooter response training with police, fire, EMS and medivac helicopters is a complex and challenging task
Valentine’s Day will mark one year since a massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School left 17 dead and 17 injured
A Nevada fire chief says he wants to bypass state lawmakers to get changes made
Police say two shootings have left five people dead; the suspect is still at large
Beaver County Commissioner and volunteer firefighter Tony Amadio suggested pay if a first responder is involved with a “catastrophic” event such as a plane crash
Latest shooting highlights need to stop debating and start implementing ballistic vest plans, protocols and distribution
Officials said a gunman “eventually surrendered” after fatally shooting five people at a SunTrust bank
Pasco Fire Department PIO Ben Shearer said he hopes to eventually see a ‘Stop the Bleed’ kit in every classroom, as well as in public places in the community
The program is intended to teach first responders how to care for themselves after crisis events and recognize peers who may have PTSD
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission draft report has active shooter survival recommendations for EMS, police and school leaders
Witnesses’ accounts from the Thousand Oaks massacre paint a portrait of heroism that often goes unrecognized in mass shootings
Anticipating potential targets, and preplanning a coordination and communication plan are keys to an organized response
Kathy Andress, an advanced EMT for Arlee Ambulance, helped organize the training session to teach staff how to help victims of a shooting or mass casualty
The HFPA, which hosts the annual Golden Globe Awards, will donate $300,000 to organizations helping those affected by the wildfires and Thousand Oaks shooting
The National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health was awarded up to $2.3 million to deliver trauma training to high school students
The shooting at the Thousand Oaks, Ca., Borderline Bar & Grill is another blow to first responders in communities impacted by mass violence
For the first responders attending an active assailant workshop, there was no shortage of real-life case studies from which to learn
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The dead included 11 people inside the bar and a veteran sheriff’s sergeant who was the first officer inside the door
Scarlett Lewis praised audience members for being the”heroes” of trauma response and discussed the importance of social-emotional learning
Dr. Peter Antevy said given how common mass casualty events have become in the U.S., everyone needs to be prepared
Crowd size, location and similar event intelligence can help predict patient load and MCI response needs at a mass gathering
Tactical emergency medical support medics were able to get to victims of the Pittsburgh shooting quickly and render aid
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Dr. Leonard Weiss jumped into action after realizing the sounds outside his home near Tree of Life temple were gunfire
20-60-90 minute rule underscores the importance of rapidly accessing trauma patients and transporting patients to definitive surgical care
“I’m thinking to myself, ‘What are we doing to do if all of this is real?’” tactical paramedic Justin Sypolt said about the Tree of Life Congregation shooting
Despite the shooter’s despicable intent and multiple murders, he becomes another patient to triage, treat and transport
At least six people were wounded, including four police officers who dashed to the scene
Instead of waiting to give medical attention to gunshot victims a block away, Springfield responders will go in with police officers to be able to give immediate care
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