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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The potential for a confusing operational picture existed during the opening minutes of the response to the latest school shooting tragedy in Santa Clarita, California
Our co-hosts reflect on a recent emergency call to a Buffalo Wild Wings where a cleaning agent inhalant injured nine and killed one employee
Two four-car trains collided head on in Italy, killing at least 22 and injuring many others
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A heartfelt image, viewed and shared by millions, informs civilians about the consequences of gun violence and that all lives matter to EMS providers
Although Officer Jorge Barrientos was shot in the hand, he worked to load fallen officers into patrol cars to transport them to the hospital
An EMT’s social media post made after the Dallas shootings has captivated civilians and public safety providers
Mourn the deaths of five Dallas police officers, but don’t lower your standards by responding emotionally to provocation
As we mourn the deaths of five Dallas police officers paramedics are reminded of the importance in being cautious, calm and conspicuous as caregivers
Agencies across Texas expressed their respect, condolences and solidarity with Dallas EMS and police
Chris Cebollero and Greg Friese, MS, NRP, discuss EMS MCI response lessons learned from protests turned violent in Ferguson and Dallas
Four shooters “planned to injure and kill as many officers as they could” during a protest and march in downtown Dallas
Our co-hosts are joined by Greg Friese to take a deeper look into the Pulse shooting, and what to expect from EMS1 in the coming months
3 children are among the 64 people shot in Chicago over the Fourth of July weekend
The bomb went off shortly after midnight in a crowded shopping area
Two firefighter-paramedics discuss treating and transporting nearly one-third of the total 44 patients taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center
A bus carrying roughly 34 adults and children when it ran a flashing red light and a stop sign before hitting the tractor trailer
Paramilitary troops who mounted the rescue operations in the morning killed six attackers and recovered explosive devices and sharp weapons from the scene
Once the shooter is dead or apprehended, the top mission for police and EMS is to stop the dying from bleeding and airway compromise
In 911 logs, released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, dispatchers describe calls from victims who were trapped inside the club
Our co-hosts discuss the Istanbul airport bombings that killed over 40 people
The nation’s medical tactical response team answers the call when mass casualty medical care is needed
The Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad is donating a recently retired ambulance as a replacement
More than 230 people were injured by gunfire and explosions
Officials said two attackers detonated explosives at the entrance of the international terminal; over 30 ambulances are on scene
The grant will be used to reimburse state and local agencies for overtime and regular salary costs related to the response
Funerals have been postponed due to ongoing storms and rain conditions
The discovery lowers the death toll to 23; the number of dead includes 20 bodies found and 3 people who are missing and presumed dead
Two Acadian Ambulance EMTs and two bystanders were struck while tending to an accident victim
Members of the Traditionalist Worker Party and counter protesters were treated for stab wounds, cuts, scrapes and bruises
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