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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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission draft report has active shooter survival recommendations for EMS, police and school leaders
Anticipating potential targets, and preplanning a coordination and communication plan are keys to an organized response
A total of 701 people were injured, including 71 in serious condition; the number of missing is unknown
Hundreds injured and 32 in critical condition; shockwaves were felt miles away
There was a significant post-crash fire; officials don’t know the cause of the crash
The NH fire marshal said it’s unclear why a circus operator proceeded with a show minutes after a severe storm warning was issued
Authorities say a circus tent collapsed when a severe storm raked a New Hampshire fairground
Syracuse University EMT explores using Google Glass to securely livestream an MCI to hospital personnel
The EMT knew her sister was OK because she was standing up and talking; she put her emotions to the back of her mind as she continued doing her job
The boat struck a concrete abutment and four of the eight people on board were ejected
After a gunman opened fire on a movie theater in Louisiana, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson ponder whether tactical medicine should be a part of initial EMS training
The Acadian Ambulance CEO praises the EMS response and the personal connection of many personnel to the victims
John Russel Houser opened fire at a movie theater and killed 2 people before shooting himself; his wife said she hid his guns and his family had him hospitalized against his will
Keeping fire and EMS personnel safe in low-probability, high-risk situations like those involving active shooters takes preparation — and a lot of it; here’s what the experts say volunteer chiefs can do to be ready
The blast leveled the factory and the death toll may rise once responders gain full access to the site
The shooter initially tried to flee with the crowd but turned back when he saw police; he fatally shot himself
Acadian Ambulance VP reports gunman and one other person were pronounced dead on arrival
Without the right triage training and MCI supplies EMS field personnel are ill prepared to be the masters of disaster
Paramedics treated passengers with minor to serious injuries all around the commuter train wreck
Three people died on scene after a car hit a group of onlookers; EMS crews transported four others who were injured, and one of them died at a local hospital
One nearby hospital received 20 patients from the incident; at least one child among the injured
A retired firefighter revived a woman, her pregnant daughter and an 8-year-old boy; at least 127 were rescued and 26 are missing
Fire caused by powder thrown into the crowd from the stage; hundreds of people, many with serious burns, are hospitalized
He read on Facebook about a person donating a large sum of money to the victims, so he said ‘This person ought to be praised for his good deed’
The man was upset and “mentally disoriented” over personal issues when he drove through the crowd at high speed
Volunteer firefighter Kurtis Cook wrote that Charleston church shooter, Dylann Roof, “needs to be praised for the good deed he has done”
Childhood friend recognized Dylann Roof, 21, in wanted posters and called police; victims identified and remembered
Police and FBI searching for ‘very dangerous’ suspected shooter, a white male about 21-years-old, wearing a grey sweatshirt or hoodie, blue jeans and Timberland boots
The suspect is a white male about 21-years-old, and is wearing a grey sweatshirt or hoodie, blue jeans and Timberland boots
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