What every agency must have in place for high-risk events
In 2026, fire departments across the U.S. will face extraordinary operational challenges during high-risk, high-visibility events — from the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding to the Super Bowl and FIFA World Cup. FireRescue1 is launching On the Front Line, a special editorial series exploring how fire service leaders and incident commanders are preparing for and executing unified command, seamless information sharing, and rapid response in dynamic, multi-agency environments.
An honest and objective community assessment will highlight the many potential MCI events that could occur in any jurisdiction
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“This is something I’ll have nightmares about for the rest of my life,” said Alex Pollak, who worked at the concert
A gunman attacked a Collierville Kroger, killing one person and injuring a dozen more; he was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound
The chaos of June 12, 2016, left lingering trauma for first responders and led local agencies to reexamine their preparation for active-shooter events
Other bills still up for consideration include one increasing penalties for assaulting first responders and one that aims for more police accountability
Members of the crowd climbed onto the engine and unfurled a section of fire hose, officials say
Officials said about 500 people were at the house and emergency vehicles were hampered by a large number of parked cars on the street
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
Three police officers were injured as first responders tried to break up the gathering of 500 to 800 people
Firefighters were reportedly targeted with ice and snowballs while trying to put out the fire
Pandemic, protests complicate fire, EMS event planning, underscoring the importance of contingency planning and practice
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