Terrorism
As responders, we can’t run from danger because we’re tasked with mitigating the incident and managing the aftermath
Emergency responder effectiveness after this terrorist MCI will likely be judged – fairly or not – based on solving the crime, caring for the injured and quickly reuniting families
Mass gathering coverage plans and preparedness need to include nearby residents, as well as event staff, volunteers and participants
For a New York City paramedic who had seen it all, the attacks on 9/11 changed everything
What one medic found among the rubble was the caring and courage of those who died on 9/11
The changes that began on 9/12 have stretched into weeks, months and years
In your life in EMS, or in the fire service, what is the worst event you can imagine?
As the former National Coordinator of Disaster Volunteers for the American Red Cross, Dr. Kelly B. Close was on the front lines of the emergency medical response following the 9/11 attacks in New York City
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Responders highlight cases of lack of training, protective equipment and medicine
Drill brings together local, state and federal agencies
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