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.
Fire and EMS crews faced an explosion involving multiple victims in Jefferson City
Orion Township Fire Chief Ryan Allen said that “possibly or probably a gas leak” led to the explosion, based on initial reports after the blast
Grant funding brought together personnel from 26 agencies to hold ASHER training involving a simulated shooting at a polling place in Amesbury
The FBI has loosened its security requirements for terrorism-response training and can tailor it to each community’s needs
In the midst of chaos, Facebook was a valuable tool for a water-rescue task force; here’s what they got right and what they’ll change
Since the Wednesday earthquake, firefighters and rescue crews used sniffer dogs around the hard-hit areas in central Italy
Rescue teams dug through the crumbled buildings with bulldozers and their bare hands in search of survivors
Officials said sound-insulating material on the basement’s walls quickly ignited and party guests had no time to escape from the basement
The retired firefighter will continue his vacation before returning home
Each ballistic kit includes bullet-proof vests and tactical helmets
Party for middle and high school students attacked, victims ranged in age from 12 to 27
Fire chief: “There was not enough time for them to escape”
No group has claimed responsibility, but French officials are calling the attack an act of terrorism
Two four-car trains collided head on in Italy, killing at least 22 and injuring many others
Jeff Hood began waving a giant cross to move civilians away when bullets began to fly
Chris Cebollero and Greg Friese, MS, NRP, discuss EMS MCI response lessons learned from protests turned violent in Ferguson and Dallas
After negotiations failed, the Dallas Police Department uses a robot with explosives to stop a sniper targeting police officers at July 7th protests
As we mourn the deaths of five Dallas police officers paramedics are reminded of the importance in being cautious, calm and conspicuous as caregivers
The Dallas shooting brings home some horrifying realities for firefighters and medics
Departments across the state posted on social media to extend their solidarity and sympathy toward the Dallas Police Department
The attacks made Thursday the deadliest day for U.S. law officers since the Sept. 11, 2001
The two medics out of Station 5, 300 feet from the nightclub, treated and transported about one-third of the victims that morning
Fire and EMS agencies responded to 230 wounded and 41 dead in the shooting and bombing attack
Dispatchers were fed erroneous information and all of the emergency exits worked according to a May fire inspection
The grant will be used to reimburse state and local agencies for overtime and regular salary costs related to the response
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for at least 25 West Virginia counties on Monday
National Guardsmen are assisting in eight counties, helping local crews with swift water rescues, search and extraction efforts and health and welfare checks
OCFR Wellness Coordinator Lt. Anthony Willis: “It’s very important we keep an eye on our firefighters as we move forward. We can’t afford for anyone to commit suicide.”
The fire dept. sent more than 80 personnel and 34 vehicles, but they were forced to remain outside
Lt. Davis Odell Jr. was stationed two doors from the Pulse nightclub and began treating victims as shots rang out
Over 100 of the nearly 200 employees came into work during and after the shooting
Fifteen-passenger vans, like the one in this fatal wreck, are three times more likely to roll when carrying more than 10 people
Orlando firefighters treated and sheltered victims at a station fewer than 200 yards from the nightclub