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.
The Orange County Fire Authority vehicle swerved to avoid a ladder on the road, struck the guardrail on the right shoulder and flipped over
An increase in natural disasters has compounded problems for first responders across Texas and other states
For the nearly 3,000 victims, we owe it to their memory to ensure their stories are not forgotten
Most of the injuries were from broken glass caused by the explosions when the meteor entered the atmosphere
The cause of the fire is still under investigation
The tornado destroyed more than 800 homes
The crashed plane burst into flames immediately
The worst prison fire in at least a century has not spurred safety changes
Widow of fire marshal who died in WTC collapse: ‘I don’t want anyone let off on a technicality’
The lesson from potential terrorist plots being thwarted is for fire departments to review their procedures and level of readiness
Included in the evacuation were three babies
The Russian coal industry has a poor safety recored as regulations are neglected
In addition to the five dead, two were injured
Gas apparently leaked in the basement of a building and built up until it exploded
Most of the clubs closed after the fire have reopened; fire experts wonder if real change took place
The man who killed 12 and injured dozens more is expected to plead insane
12 others were also hurt; cars were still burning when crews arrived
His quest to identify the nearly 20,000 body parts collected after 9/11 continues
156 people died in a 2009 fire at the nightclub
37 died and dozens more were injured in the explosion-induced building collapse
The cause of the explosion at the state-run oil company remains unknown
Calif. transportation official calls the scene ‘a mess ... with body parts’
The nightclub tragedy is also prompting action in other Latin American countries
The cause of the explosion that killed 32 and injured 121 is unknown
The owner points the finger at architects, inspectors and the entire system for the fire
The only emergency exit had been blocked from the outside
Use these 9 questions and 14 steps to prepare your fire department for incidents that turn violent
“It starts ringing and it becomes an instant reminder that this person is human”
Fire inspector says the club broke no laws and could not be shut down, others say it could have been closed
One fire chief says lives could be saved if Rhode Island rules were adopted
The club owner and two band members who used pyrotechnics may be the three held; a fourth is being sought
The move delayed the trial for an hour, but the judge granted the charges without statements from the men