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.
Two of the victims were critically injured in the explosion at a popular dining and shopping area in Whittier
The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
They take capabilities – and a lot of extra tools and gear – where larger vehicles can’t go
Leader admits at inquest that he should have taken command after a massive earthquake
Fire chief says it is the largest incident he’s responded to
At least 92 are dead with millions still without electricty
Millions still remain without power, access to gasoline, and adequate public transportation
The storm has claimed many lives, including those of police officers and firefighters
The task force, including paramedics, firefighters, and search dogs, is working with FEMA to coordinate the effort
East Haven’s mayor is a retired firefighter
Senior fire officer said the book went ‘out the window’ when the February 2011 quake hit
First responders have manned the front lines of the storm and have made some amazing rescues
Lt. Russell Neary was trying to remove a fallen log from the road when he was struck by a falling tree limb
It is believed that celebratory gunfire brought down a power line that set a wedding tent on fire
Household pets and even animals from city zoos are in danger after the storm hit
Emily Rahimi posted more than 100 tweets keeping residents updated and passing along vital information
The crane is hanging 1,000 feet over a busy street in Manhattan
A look at how to think and act smart during an extreme weather situation
The students and teachers were forced to leave after a nauseous odor sickened dozens of people
More than 20 other people also remained hospitalized, some in critical condition
About 400 residents were also evacuated from the blaze
An additional 60 people were injured, many too frail or weak to escape the blaze
The suit will be resistant to hazmat and grant superhuman strength
Reports are that more than 100 were at the late-night party when the floor gave way injuring more than 50
The memorial places special focus on the 10 city residents that died in the blaze
Firefighters were not provided food, water or key equipment after the devastating 2011 earthquake
The NYC medical examiner’s office has identified the remains of a woman from NJ as another victim in the attacks
The 66-year-old man who found the explosive and wanted to keep it as a souvenir, felt firefighters could be trusted more than police
Deputies have gone door to door to tell people to leave the endangered areas
Closed-circuit television will be available at four military bases for family members
Three have already died from the accident
Japanese television crews showed three firefighters a video from the residents of the Miyagi Prefecture giving a message of thanks
Two other people were also killed and forced fifty to evacuate