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 saved more than 200 people during one of the worst engineering disasters in U.S. history
More than 50 Fall River firefighters, including 30 who were off-duty, responded as residents were trapped inside Gabriel House
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester Hills Fire Department were recognized for their swift actions after the 2024 splash pad shooting that wounded nine, including three children
Gain insight into how go/no-go situations are resolved by ICs and how you can level-up your own decision-making skills
Federal, state and local agencies trained on how to handle thousands of evacuees in the event of a reactor meltdown at a Connecticut plant
Train your communities to identify, call out and respond to active threats
An Allen PD officer, who was on an unrelated call at the mall, engaged the suspect and neutralized the threat
Police and fire agencies worked together to prepare and care for a major ski event
A total of 18 EMS providers responded, and 25 Louisville Fire crewmembers assisted with treatment, triage and transport
The science of active shooter response is relatively new; is there a better model?
The panelists answer attendee questions related to NFPA 3000, PPE, grants, armed firefighters, RTFs, working with law enforcement, and more
Monterey Park Fire Chief Matthew Hallock said grief counselors and peer support have helped along with the knowledge that lives were saved
A panic sent people rushing for the exits when audience members thought they heard gunfire at the Rochester venue
“We can’t plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way”
The 2003 nightclub fire in Rhode Island was the fourth deadliest nightclub fire in U.S. history
Coral Springs public safety service members have turned to therapy, peer counseling and charity work
“Our guys felt like they didn’t exist,” said Chief Matt Hallock. “I have several paramedics who aren’t back to work, and I don’t know if they will come back”
Reviewing NFPA 3000, the current state of active-shooter event training, plus unique approaches to ASHE response
Four people were killed at a mushroom farm and three at a trucking business on the outskirts of Half Moon Bay
Police have yet to reveal a possible motive for the shooting, including whether it was a possible hate crime or domestic violence incident
Public Safety Director Lee Schmidt said crewmembers will support EMS and police while gaining trauma experience that may help in an MCI
The battery added to the “heavy smoke condition” that filled the building, officials said. Most of the residents who died suffered smoke inhalation
Police say 22 passengers were injured and required transport
10 years later, we continue to grieve, reflect on the power of resilience, and appreciate our first responders
In a matter of minutes, Kansas City Battalion Chief Todd Covington went from survivor to rescuer in June Amtrak train derailment
“For person after person, it was the firefighters over and over again trying to be helpful in some way,” Second Assistant Chief Rob Sibley recalls of members’ support for the community
All public safety agencies will be located in one location for better communication; HPD’s police chief will have the authority to reject security plans
The shooter also died in the incident inside the Chesapeake store busy with Thanksgiving shoppers
Chesapeake police believe “less than 10" people have died, after officers sent rescue and tactical teams inside to render aid
Colorado Springs police officers, 34 firefighters, 11 ambulance crews and some FBI personnel responded to the active shooter incident at an LGBTQ club
Early tragedy, daring rescues, mega-fires and history-making moments defined the year
Crews rushed to move the injured recruits off a live electrical wire downed in the crash and stabilize as many patients as possible
A former football player is suspected of killing three football players and wounding two other students
