Mass Gathering
A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience
A sanitation truck, snow removal equipment or public works vehicle are moveable barriers that can harden mass gatherings from vehicle terror attacks and other threats.
The habits we learn to care for ourselves and others go with us off-duty into our personal lives
The chaos of June 12, 2016, left lingering trauma for first responders and led local agencies to reexamine their preparation for active-shooter events
Organizers say the tests will both keep attendees safe and help health officials understand how many asymptomatic people may be attending large events
Other bills still up for consideration include one increasing penalties for assaulting first responders and one that aims for more police accountability
Police said children as young as 9 were involved in the fight where people were swinging baseball bats and golf clubs
Officials said about 500 people were at the house and emergency vehicles were hampered by a large number of parked cars on the street
Hundreds defied curfew during the second night of tensions in a Minneapolis suburb
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
The UPMC Susquehanna special response vehicle was used for the first time Monday to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to seniors
Federal officials recommended reviewing resources on situational awareness, communication and preparation of personnel and apparatus ahead of the upcoming inauguration
O’Hare joins the podcast to discuss training and lessons from his role in the Boston Marathon bombing response
11 were transported in private vehicles to local hospitals
Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
Oakland Firefighters Local 55 posted about the incident that occurred amidst hundreds of calls for service on July 4
Riverside County reversed some of its reopening plans after seeing a spike in cases
Officials said there were nearly 2,000 emergency calls, as well as more than 2,000 non-emergency calls, as civil unrest peaked on May 30
Councilmember and Public Safety Committee Chair Lisa Herbold raised concerns about patients needing to be brought to the edge of the zone to reach fire department medics
Officials say gunfire erupted just as EMS arrived to respond to a person struck by a car
Volunteers include off-duty EMTs, nurses and doctors
Paramedic Anthony Venzon and other volunteers are providing first aid, hydration, masks and hand sanitizer during demonstrations
EMS leaders in several cities described challenges with equipment, communications and staff fatigue
The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval
The vehicles were helping block the road during a protest outside Austin Police Department headquarters
Army Reservist Ryan Ruble carried a man experiencing a medical emergency during the protest half a mile to safety
First responders and protesters in Albany County can get tested at the Albany Capital South Campus on Thursday
Street Medics Austin has aided several people injured by police projectiles and coordinates to help ambulances access patients
St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said rioters also blocked fire trucks trying to respond to a fire
Chief Gary Ludwig makes plea for fire, EMS personnel to be allowed to safely complete their jobs
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that while he supports protesters, he fears a lack of social distancing at rallies could set back progress
The union condemned those who have “interrupted” peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
Rioters threw Molotov cocktails and bottles at agents and set buildings on fire
