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.
First responders arrived to find the Ragley house leveled, on fire and debris thrown some distance
Officials in Palm Beach County said the Ford Explorer failed to negotiate a turn, striking a guardrail before overturning
Active shooter training at Minnesota State University tested the response of several agencies
No injuries have been immediately reported
New federal rules will require 65 plants to have additional emergency equipment
The two are accused of trying to obtain weapons of mass destruction for use in the United States
Three women suffered smoke inhalation
All the victims were women aged 18-20
500 students also had to be evacuated, with firefighters finding high and unsafe levels of CO in the school
Firefighters suspended their search for survivors so the tunnel could be better secured
NYC fire that killed 146 led to more worker safety rules
Four died and several were injured when a truck carrying veterans parked on a railroad crossing was struck by a train
Firefighters were unable to battle the blaze as it was over 200 feet high
Victims begged 911 operators for help
Lack of fire protection and emergency exits trapped victims
More than 100 firefighters were deployed to fight the blaze
A utility worker caused the gas leak when he pierced a line, while firefighters were praised for handling the situation
Rescuers were able to save about 50 workers who had made their way to the roof
Dense fog blamed for the crashes
Investigators say the float began crossing the train tracks even though warning bells were sounding
Investigators, including the state’s DHS, are looking at the explosion and fires as being deliberate
Nine people were in the home; the only death reported was the family dog
Two of the workers remain in serious conditions, while one has been upgraded to fair condition
As many as 100 shanty homes may have been destroyed
Four other workers were also injured and airlifted to the hospital
The truck carrying a float with war veterans was blocked on the track by vehicles in front and in back
The 52-year-old man lived next door to the house that is believed to be the house at the center of the explosion
Three others were also severely injured in the factory explosion
The amount may be based on a $50 billion estimate in damage done by Sandy
Historically, November has been especially tragic; yet out of the large fires has come positive changes
Many awaiting power and recovery efforts were hit with more snow and stormy weather
Firefighters are sifting through the rubble looking for survivors