Active Shooter
Active shooter training at Minnesota State University tested the response of several agencies
We must consider patient evacuation, resource allocation and training ourselves and our communities in the wake of an assassination attempt on former President Trump
Uvalde families file suit against nearly 100 state police officers following a report that listed “cascading failures” in training, communication, leadership and technology problems
Working with schools to develop a plan for initial protective actions during emergencies, like active shooter events
Jacob Dindinger, 20, had worked as a Tucson EMT for 4 months before he was shot while responding to a call
EMT Jacob Dindinger continues to fight while recovering from injuries suffered in Tucson shooting
“If this incident isn’t a call to action, I’m really not sure what is,” Tucson police chief says of attack on fire, EMS professionals
“We train for responding to an active shooter event, not being part of one,” the fire chief said
The chaos of June 12, 2016, left lingering trauma for first responders and led local agencies to reexamine their preparation for active-shooter events
Family and friends remember Tory Carlon as a dedicated father and husband who loved being a firefighter and serving others
The 20-person task force, comprised of volunteer police, fire and EMS responders, was created to respond in the event of an active shooter incident
We train to respond to active shooter incidents but never expect it to be one of our own, in our own firehouse
Tory Carlon, a 44-year-old father of three, has been identified as the Los Angeles County firefighter shot and killed at Station 81
Chief Osby described the fallen firefighter from Station 81 as a “brave, committed, loyal” member of the department
Officials said the suspect, an employee at the rail yard, had also died
Witnesses said they heard an explosion and then saw a man in the street firing at people
A student was taken into custody after the shooting, officials said
The FBI said it had previously questioned the gunman, a 19-year-old former employee
Boulder police Chief Maris Herold announced the death toll at a news conference Monday night, fighting back tears
A 21-year-old man has been captured hours after eight people were killed in shootings at three massage parlors
Appleton Firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard was fatally shot by a patient in May 2019 while responding to a report of a seizure
As DC Fire and EMS assisted shooting victims, gun fire erupted, injuring one firefighter-EMT and damaging apparatus
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Four primary lifesaving missions that fire service leaders need to manage mass violence
How to enhance response to law enforcement incidents utilizing our firefighters’ existing expertise and skill sets
Reviewing the impact of civil unrest, the need to coordinate with other agencies, plus training on active shooter and fire as a weapon
Fire crews must work with EMS, police and other agencies to prepare and prevent independent operations that could compromise responder safety
Former Chief Jeff Payne, who retired in January, says he is “very proud” of the resiliency first responders have shown
Members of the El Paso Fire Department reflected on their response to the shooting that killed 23 people
Fire officials addressed the increased scrutiny of military-style equipment in public safety, saying the vehicle would only be used to save lives
Learn how fire departments are becoming an integral part of active shooter incident response and how to keep firefighters safe on scene
The Wilmington Fire Department plans to buy 60 vests for firefighter-EMTs responding to shooting or stabbing incidents
A gunman opened fire Wednesday at Milwaukee’s Molson Coors brewery complex, killing five people before taking his own life
