Mass Gathering
Police officers, firefighters and providers from other agencies also are on site
A panic sent people rushing for the exits when audience members thought they heard gunfire at the Rochester venue
“We can’t plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way”
The chaos of June 12, 2016, left lingering trauma for first responders and led local agencies to reexamine their preparation for active-shooter events
Other bills still up for consideration include one increasing penalties for assaulting first responders and one that aims for more police accountability
Members of the crowd climbed onto the engine and unfurled a section of fire hose, officials say
Officials said about 500 people were at the house and emergency vehicles were hampered by a large number of parked cars on the street
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
Three police officers were injured as first responders tried to break up the gathering of 500 to 800 people
Firefighters were reportedly targeted with ice and snowballs while trying to put out the fire
Pandemic, protests complicate fire, EMS event planning, underscoring the importance of contingency planning and practice
Federal officials recommended reviewing resources on situational awareness, communication and preparation of personnel and apparatus ahead of the upcoming inauguration
Chiefs from FDNY, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Charlotte offer lessons from the front lines of civil unrest
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Loveland (Colorado) Division Chief Greg Ward about the department’s unique tactical firefighting teams
Four primary lifesaving missions that fire service leaders need to manage mass violence
Reviewing the impact of civil unrest, the need to coordinate with other agencies, plus training on active shooter and fire as a weapon
The department reportedly issued the order to its members amidst ongoing demonstrations in New York City
Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
Oakland Firefighters Local 55 posted about the incident that occurred amidst hundreds of calls for service on July 4
Seven police officers were also injured during unrest as officials investigated the disappearance of two teenage girls
Councilmember and Public Safety Committee Chair Lisa Herbold raised concerns about patients needing to be brought to the edge of the zone to reach fire department medics
The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval
First responders and protesters in Albany County can get tested at the Albany Capital South Campus on Thursday
How to assess and when to transport patients injured by tear gas, pepper spray or rubber bullets
Street Medics Austin has aided several people injured by police projectiles and coordinates to help ambulances access patients
The union condemned those who have “interrupted” peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
The White House issued guidance for the next 15 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
The firefighters from Miami-Dade County and Reedy Creek Fire and Rescue have been quarantined after a conference attendee tested positive this week
Organizers said they are working with the venue and Indiana officials to schedule new conference dates
Florida Department of Health officials say the 70-year-old Broward County man attended last week’s conference in Tampa
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
Fire Maintenance Mechanic Jonathan Beale, who is also a professional beekeeper, coaxed approximately 16,000 bees away from the balloons
