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.
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
Years of preplanning aided the incident command of an MCI, building fire, technical rescue, hazmat, and terrorism crime scene all in one
Insights into the deadly Fla. condo collapse, how post-9/11 changes have improved incident command
First responders are trained to respond to emergencies, but many are unprepared for the unbelievable trauma that accompanies a mass casualty incident
Dustin Talacko wants to raise $25,000 to make emergency response vehicles more prepared for mass casualty incidents
NFPA 3000 isn’t a tactical document or a policies and procedures manual; it’s a framework to develop programs that integrate planning, response and recovery to active shooter hostile events
Strategies for pre-planning and day-of execution of a successful active shooter drill or violent threat mass casualty exercise
Dr. Safi Madain and ER nursing director Margaret Reed recalled treating the students who were injured when another student opened fire at Santa Fe High School
Joshua Granada and Carlos Tavarez recalled their experience as the first to treat victims on the same day that more people were killed by a mass shooter
Officials have reported explosive devices have been found on and near the scene
Authorities say possible explosive devices have been found at and adjacent to the high school
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The new team is made up of eight paramedics who will now be on the front lines with firefighters and police officers
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The standard includes guidance on unified planning, response and recovery guidance and civilian and responder safety considerations
In the event of an MCI, there may be a number of victims who require immediate treatment to stop life-threatening hemorrhaging
Vehicle vs. multiple pedestrian incidents, especially terrorism attacks, are high-risk and happen with surprisingly common frequency
Sinister mass casualty violent attacks require additional preplanning and post-MCI recovery efforts from EMS
Future active shooter responder’s use of victim-generated video will be compared against the Parkland response
Lee County EMS spent more than seven hours at the Lee Correctional Institution, treating various injuries such as stab wounds, cuts and bruises
School officials are teaming up with the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association to learn lifesaving basics to stop blood loss
The audio reveals responders scrambling to get the wounded out of the freshman building while not knowing where the shooter was
“Once again, we are confronted with a specter of a mass casualty situation... this is unfortunate and it continues,” Dr. Andre Campbell said
Superintendent Doug Ute hopes the treatment kits, developed by citizenAID USA, won’t ever be needed
The bill states school districts must work with local law enforcement and emergency management personnel to create a “high-quality emergency operations plan”
Officials said firefighters were not allowed on the scene of the bombing for over two hours because they were “out of the loop” about the status of the scene
Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Deputy Chief Michael Cahall said he had decided to work from home that day, which meant he was able to rush to the scene
Great active shooter incident training takes a concerted effort to make exercises real, relevant, interesting and captivating for all participants
The calls shed some light on the terror inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School during the shooting, in which 17 people were killed
Prehospital care experts stress the importance of the Stop the Bleed initiative, preparing bystanders to control severe hemorrhage and securing funding for a statewide program
A sense of order begins to emerge among the Broward dispatchers and they start giving instructions on keeping the students safe
The kits, which include a tourniquet, medical gloves, bandages, tape, scissors and gauze are named after Jacob Hall, who was killed in a school shooting
In a mass shooting, deputies would stay with the responders to provide security as fire department paramedics treat the wounded
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