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.
Understand the factors that impact crowd safety and how to prepare your agency for protecting the public at a mass gathering or special event
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
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