Active Shooter
This directory provides essential articles on Active Shooter response, tailored for the EMS workforce. Topics include response protocols, coordination with law enforcement, and strategies for managing mass casualty incidents. Understanding how to effectively respond to an Active Shooter situation is critical for ensuring the safety of both victims and responders. For further reading, explore our mass casualty incident management resources, which closely relate to Active Shooter scenarios. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to handle these high-stress situations effectively by accessing our comprehensive collection.
The science of active shooter response is relatively new; is there a better model?
During a mass casualty incident, or when EMS isn鈥檛 available, survival of the wounded may depend on quick action
10 years later, we continue to grieve, reflect on the power of resilience, and appreciate our first responders
Capt. Richard Meulenberg said multiple people were wounded and the medical complex was a 鈥渃atastrophic scene鈥�
Chattanooga police officers began rendering aid to the victims before several patients were transported to a hospital
鈥淵ou have to go in immediately. The kids were calling 911 for help,鈥� said former Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo
Amerie Jo Garza, 10, 鈥渨as a hero trying to call 911, to save her and her friends,鈥� her grandmother said
Mike Taigman and Nicole Holm join the podcast to discuss resiliency and chaplaincy
It is important that you process the loss and what you experienced with your support network
Focusing on swift triage, being good at the basics and having a plan for exfiltrating the wounded are essential steps to immediate lifesaving measures
An outpouring of support from the first responder community follows the fatal shooting of 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school
鈥淪adly, this isn鈥檛 the last time we will see these headlines, but for us, today, put the tourniquet away and focus on the heart and soul of those in our charge.鈥�
Public safety leaders: invite and encourage your personnel to get support from mental health clinicians, peer-support teams and other resources as they have a need
Police and others responding to the attack broke windows to help students and teachers escape, said Lt. Christopher Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety
EMT Richard McMahon praised his partner鈥檚 response and said he expects to undergo 鈥渁 lot of physical therapy but also emotional therapy鈥�
Thomas McCauley also faces multiple charges of criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the shooting of EMT Richard McMahon
A crowd of about 150 firefighters, EMTs, hospital staffers and members of Staten Island motorcycle clubs greeted Richard McMahon as he exited the facility
Charges are pending against the suspect, who reportedly shot the 25-year-old EMT in the ambulance
The EMT was working on the patient in the Richmond University Medical Center rig while en route when the patient pulled out a gun and shot the EMT in the back
Reflecting on the pain of 10 killed in a hate-driven shooting, 100,000 dead of drug overdoses and 1 million lost to COVID-19
The incident at an open-air market arose from a fight that involved at least two guns and all five of the people, according to the Harris County sheriff
At least 30 people were gathered when gunfire erupted, but by the time deputies arrived, parishioners had the gunman hog-tied
Erie County Sheriff: 鈥淭his was pure evil. It was straight up racially motivated hate crime from somebody outside of our community.鈥�
North Catawba Fire and Rescue鈥檚 Brian Fagen has had five blood transfusions and four surgeries since the incident, which took place at gathering with friends
Josh Owens helped his family members to safety before working to control a critically injured person鈥檚 blood loss
One citizen was a nurse on his way to work and fashioned a makeshift tourniquet
First responders traveled from miles around to honor the memory of Roy 鈥淒rew鈥� Barr who was shot and killed in the line of duty
The video shows medics treating cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, who was killed by a live round fired by Alec Baldwin from a prop gun
From 鈥渁rmadillos to zombies,鈥� unified command tabletop exercises prepare public safety personnel for real-life mass casualty incidents
Andrew Barr, 28, was a captain with the Monetta Volunteer Fire Department and an officer with with Cayce Public Safety
Assistant Police Chief Stuart Emerman said the victims include two men and a girl who suffered a 鈥渕inor gunshot wound鈥�
Before first responders could arrive, Kimberly Stubbs left the barbershop where she works to help the wounded