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 expectation of civilians to respond to emergencies has expanded from care of close friends and family to caring for bystanders and stopping attackers
This AMR crew was working the night a gunman opened fire on 22,000 Las Vegas concert attendees
As we face more and different disasters, communities must consider the special needs of the pediatric portion that makes up one quarter of the population
Firefighters treated and decontaminated 30 people
Victims speak out about the incident and their frustrations against the military
39 others were also injured during the incident that involved millions of pilgrims
Some parts of Conn. saw nearly two to three feet of snow
Experts say some cities may experience up to 10 inches of snow
Practice using the Emergency Response Guide book app to be prepared for a hazmat incident
Many of the passengers are not yet accounted for
12 others were also hurt; cars were still burning when crews arrived
A van involved in the crash also slammed into a house at the intersection
The accident occurred around 6:30 p.m. Sunday about 80 miles east of Los Angeles
An 80-meter (260-foot) stretch of the major east-west highway collapsed
More than two dozen vehicles, including tractor-trailers, were involved in the pileups
Responders made several water rescues as flooding set in
New Orleans EMS prepares for the big game, with a little assistance from Physio-Control
The most common natural disasters are used to teach preparedness steps
Their stories provide the fullest account yet of the scene as officers responded to one of the worst school massacres in American history
“It starts ringing and it becomes an instant reminder that this person is human”
The seriously injured include an NJ Transit employee and a school crossing guard
The new strain is making people sick in Japan, Western Europe, and other parts of the world
Many died from smoke inhalation while others were crushed to death
A band member performing on stage reportedly lit fireworks that caused the fire
EMS, EMTs are demanding policy changes, citing poor administrative planning
The school’s official Twitter feed said the shooting was between two people
Currently, the workers’ compensation system does not recognize PTSD
The heavy snow and low visibility may be to blame for the accident
5 of the injured were seriously hurt
First responders filled many of the seats at the ceremony reopening the theater
A recorded of the version is available for purchase with proceeds going to charity
200 people were forced to flee as the explosion sparked fires and shattered windows in a busy restaurant
