Mass-Casualty Incidents
As the military saying goes, “Prior planning prevents poor performance.” This phrase can be applied to preparing for mass-casualty incidents (MCIs). The FireRescue1 MCI resource page details best practices for significant incidents, including active shooter and terrorist events, transportation incidents like bus crashes or train derailments, and other incidents that could involve many victims.
Officials said some of those wounded in the New Year’s Eve blast had severe burns and shrapnel injuries
At least 30 people, including two New Orleans Police officers, were transported to five local hospitals for injuries
Images from the scene show a Delray Beach fire truck on its side, significantly damaged
Hall County officials said firefighters found a large number of employees gathered outside the poultry plant with several experiencing medical emergencies
A Facebook post by the Glen Echo Fire Department detailed how its members treated officers who were beaten and seriously injured
The captain of the dive boat Conception could face federal manslaughter charges for alleged safety violations
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Loveland (Colorado) Division Chief Greg Ward about the department’s unique tactical firefighting teams
Officials said two chemicals used to clean equipment leaked and combined
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A funeral was held for Beirut Fire Brigade Paramedic Sahar Fares, 24, on Thursday; Beirut’s governor said nine other firefighters were killed
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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
First Deputy Superintendent Eric Carter said mourners outside a funeral home in the Gresham neighborhood were fired upon from a passing vehicle
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The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval
EMS Chief Dr. Mike McEvoy reminds, “There is no other component of the fire service that saves more lives than EMS”
The tribute included the reading of the names of the 168 who died followed by 168 seconds of silence
A gunman opened fire Wednesday at Milwaukee’s Molson Coors brewery complex, killing five people before taking his own life
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The chief said based on video from the scene, multiple people fired weapons after a dispute outside a McDonald’s
Pennsylvania Turnpike crash underscores importance of MCI planning, unified command efforts and rehab services for long-duration events
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