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.
The shooting at the Thousand Oaks, Ca., Borderline Bar & Grill is another blow to first responders in communities impacted by mass violence
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Kenny Ungerman, a Navy veteran in his first year in the school’s medic program, said he was talking to a National Guard recruiter outside when they heard a gunshot
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Listen to the radio transmissions between responders and dispatch during response to shooting at the Umpqua Community College
Constant updates from a PIO reduces speculation and uncertainty, which is especially important for the friends and family of those directly involved
Authorities said the gunman was killed in an exchange of gunfire with officers
10 people injured in a multiple vehicle collision on the far south side of Chicago
Nine people were taken to the hospital; two with life-threatening injuries
More than 4,000 emergency responders deployed to try to ease the congestion and provide alternative exit routes
Critics say the devices could allow someone looking to do harm an easy way to cut victims off from help
Medical staff and volunteers struggle to keep up with the influx of severely burned patients
The tanker started leaking after veering off the road and residents converged around it to siphon fuel
The Saudi civil defense authority said 238 more people were injured in the accident
A preliminary investigation suggests a short circuit in an electrical transformer in the building’s basement sparked the blaze, which quickly spread through 130 cars parked in the basement
More than 30 ambulances responded to the early morning fire, which started in the basement of a housing complex
Understand the factors that impact crowd safety and how to prepare your agency for protecting the public at a mass gathering or special event
Police expect emergency workers to find more bodies as they clear the crash wreckage from the freeway
Witnesses say the Hawker Hunter fighter jet appeared to have crashed into a nearby road after it failed to pull out of a loop maneuver
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
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