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.
EMS actions at an active shooter incident are likely improving as mass shootings become familiar, regular and routine
Co-hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson talk about the week’s news, including UK officials calling for higher penalties for those who attack medics
Effective response requires all public safety personnel to have the same strategies and training to most effectively eliminate the threat and save the most lives
At least 5 dead in blast; crews search the rubble for survivors
Schools also reopen for first time; sense of normalcy attempts to return to ravaged land
French rescuers pull 17-year-old from rubble
Suspect in deaths may have left explosives
6.1 magnitude temblor the largest since initial quake
EMS personnel can assist efforts in areas hit by earthquakes, hurricanes through several groups
Without antibiotics and operating rooms, amputations common
Looting and violence taking over capital
Death toll still unknown 6 days after quake
Breakdowns in sanitation, clean water, and housing serve as breeding ground for infectious disease
Volunteers do what they can with limited resources
Mission director: Group doesn’t have enough medical staff, equipment, or medicine to properly care for the injured
Damaged port complicates ship deliveries, airport overcrowded
A range of responders feature in Urban Search and Rescue teams offering help after ‘quake
International Red Cross says 3 million may need emergency aid
