Mass Gathering
Use a portable power station to quickly and quietly charge radios, smartphones and power lighting and other devices when other power sources are not available
Oscar Monterossa served in the U.S. Army for four years as a combat medic, but it was the Route 91 Harvest music festival shooting where the paramedic felt most vulnerable
Review how your own community prepares for special events for these essential elements
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
Denver Health said its EMS providers are wearing ballistic vests and helmets as a precaution
Protests have reached cities including New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Memphis, Tenn. and Louisville, Ky.
Authorities said they are not certain a crime occurred due to the chaotic circumstances of the downtown protest
Traffic was blocked up for miles and a crowd of people gathered on the state Capitol lawn during the “Operation Gridlock” demonstration, officials said
The White House issued guidance for the next 15 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
The firefighters from Miami-Dade County and Reedy Creek Fire and Rescue have been quarantined after a conference attendee tested positive this week
Organizers said they are working with the venue and Indiana officials to schedule new conference dates
Florida Department of Health officials say the 70-year-old Broward County man attended last week’s conference in Tampa
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
Bags containing 40 kits each are now stocked in all Fort Worth MedStar supervisor response vehicles for use during mass casualty incidents
The unfortunate reality remains that victims die because of treatment delays
NFPA’s John M. Montes, NREMT, examines how ASHER programs help communities prepare for, respond to and recover from active shooter incidents
Chief Norris Croom highlights the need to plan and train for when to stage, when to enter the hot zone and when to retreat
Law enforcement and emergency services are on alert across the country due to talk of possible attacks at advanced screenings of ‘Joker’
Will you be prepared if tens of thousands ‘storm’ your community?
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During the New Jersey Firemen’s Convention, multiple levels of decking attached to a building collapsed, trapping people and injuring several others
Despite the destruction of the medical tent, and a lack of water for attendees, a New Orleans concert continued after several attendees were injured in a stampede
Following a Meek Mill performance, about 15,000 people panicked and ran causing a stampede that injured several during the Lil WeezyAna Fest
Officials are unsure how many or where people will show up for the events
Teams are working on multiple contingency plans in anticipation of thousands descending on rural Nevada
An untold, large number of people may be coming to Lincoln County, Nev. in late September, with some perhaps unhinged enough to try and take on the military
County officials are worried that the number of visitors that may attend the event will be an issue for EMS providers, communications, and internet services
Benjamin Shorb, 25, was charged with aggravated battery of a government employee and criminal damage to property
As active shooters target different locations and mass gatherings, first responders need to adapt their preparation and response from the rescue task force model
Preparation, practice, standardization and community involvement will enable your EMS agency to act quickly and decisively in response to MCIs
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