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
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
The federal disaster declaration lets residents in three counties get aid for temporary housing and home repairs, receive low-cost loans
National Guardsmen are assisting in eight counties, helping local crews with swift water rescues, search and extraction efforts and health and welfare checks
Houston Fire Dept. transported users who were in altered state because of the illegal, synthetic drug and mid-afternoon heat
The fire dept. sent more than 80 personnel and 34 vehicles, but they were forced to remain outside
The disaster has been declared a national-level emergency
Mostly farmers, homeless people and those outdoors, were killed after being struck by lightning since Tuesday
Over 100 of the nearly 200 employees came into work during and after the shooting
Jose Martinez was shot multiple times when two strangers dragged him out of the nightclub and tended to his wounds until first responders arrived
The National Academies report stressed the U.S. must do more to encourage coordination, collaboration and standardization in trauma care
Eight Rural/Metro ambulances were dispatched to Pulse and transported 14 of the mass shooting victims
Four people, who organized the outing for 47 summer campers despite cyclone warnings, have been detained
The call center serves as the nucleus for the city’s emergency response network and taking calls from those who need help
About half of deaths occur at the scene of the injury or enroute to the hospital; bystanders and well-trained emergency medical services can make a big difference.
Orlando firefighters treated and sheltered victims at a station fewer than 200 yards from the nightclub
Our co-hosts discuss safety and protocol in the wake of the Orlando shooting, as well as tackling hate and lack of diversity in EMS
Our co-hosts review the mass shooting that left 49 dead and dozens injured last weekend
The truck killed 5 and injured 4 cyclists, leaving first responders with a chaotic and spread out scene