Incident Command
Insights into the deadly Fla. condo collapse, how post-9/11 changes have improved incident command
I hope first responders working the scene can get the psychological care they need, soon
With skills, preparation and clear expectations, EMTs and paramedics can facilitate productive conversations with bystanders at an incident
Consider these four emergency mobile command posts vehicle types to see what best fits your needs
Illegal drugs and adverse environmental conditions are a potent combination at mass gathering events covered by EMS providers
Once the department decides it needs them, training on how to safely use them in the environment where they鈥檒l be deployed is critical
There鈥檚 no level of training as intense as actually responding to a mass casualty incident
High fidelity mannequins lay scattered in the grass behind the armory representing dying and desperate victims requiring EMTs鈥� help
Line-of-duty deaths require thoughtful planning on how to use Facebook to announce the loss of life and share information
Look for these six features when adding technology to incident management, especially for large-scale incidents
Our co-hosts are joined by Greg Friese to take a deeper look into the Pulse shooting, and what to expect from SA国际传媒 in the coming months
鈥淭errorism & the Medical Environment鈥� is designed to help save lives, money, property and medical professionals who are the victims and saviors of terrorist attacks
EMS leaders, field personnel should review and reconsider their preparedness to respond to active shooters
The rescue ends a 10-hour ordeal that began when their elevator broke down 900 feet underground
Embedding tactical medics and physicians into SWAT teams over the past few years has proved invaluable for MCIs
Authorities predict the Mississippi River will reach nearly 15 feet above flood stage in St. Louis, a record second to only the devastating 1993 flood
The first individuals to a scene will always be bystanders who are in close proximity to the event
Police say the driver 鈥榳ent up and off these streets, two or possibly three times鈥� killing 1 person and injuring at least 30 people
Torrential rains caused mudslides and flooded roads, leaving a woman dead and sweeping seven people into a river
Hundreds of clubgoers were engulfed in flames, many trampled, as they rushed towards the nightclub鈥檚 only exit
There are three things every EMS provider needs to focus on to get the job done confidently and competently
Chief Marlar confirms 2 of the victims related to fire department personnel; Treven Anspach, 20, son of firefighter Justin Anspachm, and Rebeka Ann Carnes, 18, niece of paramedic Brian McFaddin, were killed
Constant updates from a PIO reduces speculation and uncertainty, which is especially important for the friends and family of those directly involved
Here are things medics need to know before joining a team or self-deploying to an international disaster
Nine people were taken to the hospital; two with life-threatening injuries
More than 4,000 emergency responders deployed to try to ease the congestion and provide alternative exit routes
For the EMTs and medics going to Philly the pope鈥檚 visit is a a once in a lifetime opportunity
Understand the factors that impact crowd safety and how to prepare your agency for protecting the public at a mass gathering or special event
Be calm, rational and don鈥檛 get baited into a confrontation which will make you the villain of a viral video
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