Mass Casualty Incidents
As the military saying goes, 鈥淧rior planning prevents poor performance.鈥� This phrase can be applied to preparing for mass casualty incidents. Check this page for articles and resources on ensuring you and your department are ready for the unexpected, as well as the latest updates on major incidents in the United States and across the world.
Magen David Adom paramedics and EMTs are being targeted as they assist the victims of the terrorist attack
The Beirut incident commander, Dr. Shawky Amine Eddine shares insights from the largest non-nuclear explosion in history
Why technology is the key to avoiding the next 9/11 and MCI preparedness
Witnesses say a van appeared to have been crushed between two tractor-trailers in a crash that left several people injured
Three firefighters, five others taken to hospital after hazmat response for an undisclosed airborne irritant
Four years ago at Chabad of Poway a gunman opened fire during a Passover service, killing one of the congregants and wounding three others
3 children were among the patients treated and transported by Gaston County EMS
Federal, state and local agencies trained on how to handle thousands of evacuees in the event of a reactor meltdown at a Connecticut plant
The 鈥渂leeding control stations鈥� would contain tourniquets, among other life-saving items, and include instructions on preventing blood loss
Train your communities to identify, call out and respond to active threats
An Allen PD officer, who was on an unrelated call at the mall, engaged the suspect and neutralized the threat
WFAA-TV reported that police on the scene said there were multiple victims, including children
Police and fire agencies worked together to prepare and care for a major ski event
A total of 18 EMS providers responded, and 25 Louisville Fire crewmembers assisted with treatment, triage and transport
The science of active shooter response is relatively new; is there a better model?
The storm devastated the town of Rolling Fork, including the local hospital, which was forced to transfer patients to other medical centers
Monterey Park Fire Chief Matthew Hallock said grief counselors and peer support have helped along with the knowledge that lives were saved
During a mass casualty incident, or when EMS isn鈥檛 available, survival of the wounded may depend on quick action
Students and others get a chance to learn critical disaster response skills at Texas A&M
A panic sent people rushing for the exits when audience members thought they heard gunfire at the Rochester venue
鈥淥ur high-fidelity program is designed to look very realistic,鈥� said Dr. Nicholas Kman, professor of emergency medicine at Ohio State College of Medicine
Coral Springs public safety service members have turned to therapy, peer counseling and charity work
鈥淥ur guys felt like they didn鈥檛 exist,鈥� said Chief Matt Hallock. 鈥淚 have several paramedics who aren鈥檛 back to work, and I don鈥檛 know if they will come back鈥�
Four people were killed at a mushroom farm and three at a trucking business on the outskirts of Half Moon Bay
Police have yet to reveal a possible motive for the shooting, including whether it was a possible hate crime or domestic violence incident
Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt said crewmembers will support EMS and police while gaining trauma experience that may help in an MCI
Frustrated EMS providers described a chaotic scene and said they were uncertain who was in charge, where they should be and how many victims to expect
Honolulu EMS and AMR crewmembers transported 20 patients; 11 were in serious condition
Police say 22 passengers were injured and required transport
10 years later, we continue to grieve, reflect on the power of resilience, and appreciate our first responders
鈥淔or person after person, it was the firefighters over and over again trying to be helpful in some way,鈥� Second Assistant Chief Rob Sibley recalls of members鈥� support for the community
All public safety agencies will be located in one location for better communication; HPD鈥檚 police chief will have the authority to reject security plans
Take advantage of new resources to prevent over- and under-triage, and to guide transportation decisions
