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.
Officials have reported explosive devices have been found on and near the scene
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In the event of an MCI, there may be a number of victims who require immediate treatment to stop life-threatening hemorrhaging
Two victims died and 22 others suffered a range of injuries
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His lawyers declined to specify the charge to which he would plead guilty or the recommended sentencing range he will face
First medic on scene’s radio traffic: “I need every available EMS unit in the county here. I need you to launch every helicopter you can launch this way.”
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He and his crew treated firefighters who got out of the first falling tower
Jason has 11 years of EMT experience under his belt; he credits his training to saving those lives and says he’s no hero
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A passerby was filming runners when bombs exploded, and continued to record the aftermath as emergency personnel responded
The 31-year-old former West paramedic’s trial is set for Sept. 23 in federal court
Her family said she is dancing on her prosthetic leg and struts around on it with great pride
The exercises put stress on dispatchers, the hospital system and on the fire department and civilian volunteers
All 4 passengers were thrown from the car after it hit a concrete pillar and rolled over several times
Separated from his crew by his job as a lookout, he knew what their wives, children and families didn’t: All 19 had died
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Months before, he posted pics of speedometer; speed was cited as cause of crash, which killed 80
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He lost his right leg and suffered severe burns and shrapnel wounds when the second of two bombs exploded near him
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