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.
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
Collapse
Over a million pounds of timber collapsed, killing 12 and injuring dozens ahead of the Texas A&M University and University of Texas football game
A passerby filmed runners when bombs exploded, and recorded the aftermath as EMS responded
Be it a theater, a nightclub or a church, places where people like to gather can be very hazardous; teach your residents how to make safe decisions
The 31-year-old former West paramedic’s trial is set for Sept. 23 in federal court
Two tractor trailers and one camper overturned
The plane crashed into two houses, setting both on fire and presumably killing two children in one home
Two firefighters had alcohol levels above the legal limit to drive, one had trace amounts of marijuana — none of which affected the outcome
The semi driver is accused of making an illegal turn that caused the wreck that left 3 dead and 2 injured
At least 40 are dead and 140 injured in the country’s worst rail accident in decades
Boston mayor: ‘The survivors of the Boston attacks deserve Rolling Stone cover stories, though I no longer feel that Rolling Stone deserves them.’
The property owners claim the airlines were negligent in allowing terrorists to board the planes
human error has been ruled out as the cause with attention now turning to equipment failure
The firefighters suffered minor injuries; the collapse was not structural
Despite claims of safety, we know how dangerous railroad trains can be; plan and practice before disaster hits
Investigators are focusing on the train’s brakes, the railway company’s own regulations and whether they need tougher train-transport standards
He says he feels “very lucky” and is thrilled to be back on full duty
The entire town of West was invited to the game where a ceremony was held
S.F. fire chief says the investigation has been turned over to FBI
Officials said all of the responding agencies worked extremely well together
Nearby hospital was told to expect residents with injuries and firefighters
After funding shutdowns and storm cleanup delays, work on the museum is moving again; it is set to open next spring
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation engages its support network in West
Rescuers had to free victims after one train slammed into the back of another
The incident began when the gunman shot at a house a mile from campus, setting it on fire
Experts are trying to determine how much advance warning is optimal for the public’s safety
A local fire official said bodies were piled up inside the bus and the cause of the fire is being investigated
13 deputy chiefs signed a letter in April blasting Abraira for not taking command at the April 15 bombing
The artist has donated the sculptures to commemorate those who have died tragically
The National Weather Service reports several tornadoes hit leaving five dead
Sandy Hook Fire Chief Bill Halstead said parades help his 60 members boost morale after responding to such a horrific tragedy
Much like Charleston six years ago, the West Fire Department will be under a national microscope as we try to learn from their tragedy