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.
These 3 actions will help prepare your family in case of a natural disaster, so that you are able to help others
Regardless of your agency鈥檚 size, here are quick mass casualty incident tips to provide the best possible care
Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job
Nine patients were injured by gunfire in the downtown Madison shooting
Technologies require these four attributes to truly unite all the players in emergency response
Several people were injured, some trapped in portable toilets at the Topsham Fairgrounds
Two patients were flown to hospitals after a tree branch broke off and entered the passenger compartment during the crash
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue medics transported 22 patients due to a CO leak from a water heater
Akron authorities stated dozens of victims had been transported to local hospitals
Allegheny County police stated an altercation took place inside a Penn Hills bar and several people opened fire
An explosion inside a Youngstown building collapsed the first floor into the basement
Weekend storms caused destruction, power outages across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Kentucky
Uvalde families file suit against nearly 100 state police officers following a report that listed 鈥渃ascading failures鈥� in training, communication, leadership and technology problems
Police said the pickup crossed the center line on Highway 20 in Idaho Falls and struck the van
MCI trailers provide a critical tool for dealing with emergency incidents
It鈥檚 on agencies to provide opportunities for community members to learn the skills needed to potentially save the life of a stranger or loved one
A bus carrying farm workers overturned after it collided with a truck in Marion County
Regularly reviewing and practicing MCI skills will make sure EMS personnel are ready to act when a major incident happens
Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident
Veterinarians play a vital role in emergency situations, not only caring for the K-9 officers, but also tending to pets affected by disaster
The bus driver lost control and struck a guardrail on I-95 in Harford County
LAFD said 16 patients were transported, 37 were treated on the scene
Las Cruces police said the driver was trying to park her and stepped on the accelerator instead of the brake
A 16-year-old was arrested for opening fire inside Sanford venue after a fight
Take control of the situation and establish command as soon as possible to start triaging and transporting patients
The California Highway Patrol said multiple passengers were ejected in the crash
Two children were killed when a suspected drunk driver crashed into the Berlin Township building where the party was hosted
Survivors, now adults, rely on counseling to cope with trauma of the shooting 25 years ago
Members of the University of South Carolina鈥檚 Sigma Phi Epsilon were traveling to New Orleans when the bus hit a concrete barrier
UMass Lowell EMS and PrideStar Trinity EMS held a large exercise at Tsongas Center
Indianapolis officers faced 鈥渁 large group of juveniles,鈥� including several who were shot
A mile from Baltimore bridge collapse, marina offers first responders a place to refuel and recharge
The marina鈥檚 owner adjusted services to meet first responders鈥� needs, such as keeping the fuel dock open 24/7 and opening the cafe for most of the day
Divers sent to work beneath the bridge debris and container ship will encounter challenging conditions, including limited visibility and moving currents
