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.
Uvalde families file suit against nearly 100 state police officers following a report that listed “cascading failures” in training, communication, leadership and technology problems
Adair County Health System had set up a triage center at the Greenfield high school after much of town was destroyed
A bus carrying farm workers overturned after it collided with a truck in Marion County
The documentary follows the 22-day bicycle ride from Fla. to NY to commemorate 9/11 anniversary
Pastor collected millions for 9/11 and other disaster victims then funneled money into his church and personal account
Families of the victims may ask Congress to look into land-swap deal
As the 10-year anniversary approaches, families of the victims are pushing for a permanent memorial
Site owner plans a memorial to the 100 victims at a different site
What fire regulations the country has are rarely enforced
With the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks passed, many turn their focus to the future
U.S. government will make a second attempt to try 5 9/11 war crimes suspects held at Guantanamo Bay
The blaze was caused by an accidentally dropped hand grenade
Officials say the factory was operating illegally after authorities suspended its license for major safety violations
Five Tulepo firefighters recorded 27 rescues in 3 days
Plume of smoke could be seen from downtown from the crash that killed 2 drivers and 2 children
Another 60 people were injured as the fire burned a nearby warehouse hurting and killing more people
Two have suffered burns and 4,000 have been evacuated
Authorities say the find brings the death toll to at least four in La. and Miss.
Redlands Fire Chief Jeff Frazier has been working with FEMA to assist in Isaac recovery efforts
The pair lost their home to the rains, plucked family of five off of trailer roof
The 80 miles per hour wind has pushed water over the levees to flood some homes
24 dead, 50 hurt in massive oil refinery explosion and fire
Laid-off women’s accessories designer shot and killed co-worker outside the Empire State Building
The lawyer argues that his client’s terrorist connections are either dead or jailed
Both presidential candidates complied with the request in 2008
Groups going to court to decide where to place remains of unknown firefighters and victims of 9/11 attack
Lt. John Thiede, a rookie at the time, rescued the only survivor of the 1987 crash
History shows us that fire is an enemy that we can never vanquish, but can contain
Government lifts the ‘no entry’ order on town devastated by 2011 tsunami
Subscription-based social media tool is being tested in 5 major cities
Charged with 8 counts of arson, he discussed plans to kill students and burn down the high school he blames for his son’s suicide
Promotional film emphasizes short mantra to help people remember their options
Front end of bus was so mangled from collision that emergency crews had to use ladders to rescue those trapped inside