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
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Video footage shows the boy and his siblings being rescued from the rubble
Victims and relatives said many more may have died because the wreckage was scattered along the slope below the road and some areas were inaccessible.
EMS1 columnists react to a Kansas law that prohibits public employers from preventing their employees from carrying a concealed weapon while on duty
Police went to the home to check on the welfare of the family after receiving a call from a concerned relative when they discovered the family dead
Officials said sound-insulating material on the basement’s walls quickly ignited and party guests had no time to escape from the basement
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Rescue workers searched for survivors under the rubble of buildings following the attack
An unnamed man attacked a facility for the disabled outside of Tokyo
Party for middle and high school students attacked; victims ranged in age from 12 to 27
Outside hospitals, huge queue forms as the public offered to donate blood
The chief said he was “honored to work with” those who responded to the ambush shooting
New video follows a Syrian first responder’s actions after an explosion occurs in the middle of a warzone
EMS leaders at Pinnacle Conference were briefed on Dallas Fire-Rescue and hospital response to the shootings
Video from the scene showed both of the bus’s doors pressed up against the highway’s guard rail, making them impossible to open
Surviving members of the family said they were thankful for the support and prayers they have received from friends and strangers
The Bastille Day truck attack kills 84 in Nice and injures scores of adults and children
Eyewitnesses and officials believe the attack on a crowd of Bastille Day revelers was a deliberate attack
Our co-hosts discuss the Dallas shooting and how first responders can better plan for future incidents
Acadian and AMR take to social media to show their support for the victims
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
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