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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Despite the destruction of the medical tent, and a lack of water for attendees, a New Orleans concert continued after several attendees were injured in a stampede
Teams are working on multiple contingency plans in anticipation of thousands descending on rural Nevada
Police hunt for suspects and those responsible for the illegal fireworks display
The simulation is meant to stress the emergency department at the Naval Hospital to test their responses and prepare for a real life situation
The helicopter was transporting a patient from a remote area into the city when it crashed; the patient, four medics and two crew members were killed
Two apparent suicide bombers set off the explosions in the airport; a third attacker is believed to be at large
Two gunmen worked as a team to shoot into a group of as many as 15 people who were having a backyard barbecue; police said they have no suspects
Emergency dispatchers began receiving frantic calls of a shooter at the plant at 5:03 p.m., fielding about 30 calls within 12 minutes
The eight firefighters and one battalion chief were treated for minor injuries ranging from burns to abrasions
The training exercise will provide mass casualty experience for paramedics
The paramedic lives near Excel Industries where the shooting occurred; he heard gunshots, people screaming and knew he had to help
Officials wouldn’t identify the gunman or discuss a motive; of those hurt, 10 were critically wounded
Two adults and four children were found by a relative; a generator was being run in the basement of the home
Responders treated eight gunshot victims spread out over several miles
Unified command and collaborative response by all responders in community is the key to successful active shooter and MCI response
Black boxes from both trains have been recovered and are now being analyzed, which should show what went wrong
Officers teach situational awareness and principles of “Run, Hide, Fight”
Teams of medical and emergency personnel were sent to the last few Super Bowl games and attended a weeklong crash course on mass casualty events
The shooter was arrested by police outside a school where he shot his daughter and a teacher
The bus veered into the opposite lane, rammed through a guardrail and slid down the mountainside
Two high school students and a Ukrainian skier died in the accident
Colorado attorney general and Colorado Springs mayor honored those who helped respond to the shooting for their quick thinking, courage and selflessness
Known as Disaster Medical Assistance Teams, the groups consist of doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, pharmacists and even veterinarians
San Bernardino police chief, county sheriff and a dispatch supervisor will be among those to attend the speech Tuesday
After recent mass shooting events, the fire chief saw the need for fire and EMS personnel to enter the warm zone
Both rigs were running lights and sirens, but the firefighter driving the ambulance ran a red light
