Mass Casualty Incidents
At Least 15 Killed, More Than 160 Injured in Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion
Blast leveled a four-block area and injured nursing home residents.
NAEMSP Announces Update to Mass Casualty Triage Standards
Free online training resource also announced.
Sandy Hook Shooting Underscores Schools’ Vulnerability
Although the gunman who killed 20 students and 6 adults at the Sandy Hook Elementary school does not appear to be politically motivated, his act underscores how easily our schools could be used for terrorist gains.
20 Students Transported after SUV Hits Pennsylvania School Bus
Emergency officials say about 20 students have been taken to hospitals for evaluation after a sport utility vehicle crashed into the back of a school bus in central Pennsylvania.
100-Car Pileup in Texas Leaves 2 Dead, 80 Injured
Two people died and dozens were hurt Thursday when at least 100 vehicles collided in Southeast Texas in a pileup that left trucks twisted on top of each other and authorities rushing to pull survivors from the wreckage.
4 Dead, 17 Hurt When Train Hits Texas Parade for Veterans
A freight train slammed into a parade float carrying wounded veterans, killing four people and injuring 17 others as the float drove through a West Texas railroad crossing on its way to an honorary banquet.
10 Tips to Help Gear Up for MCIs
The proper tools and preparation are essential for successful MCI management.
Media Attacks EMS Response to Aurora Shooting
There’s more to the story than the media has picked up on.
Many Factors Contribute to the Successful Management of a Mass Casualty Incident
A mass casualty event can be magnified by many factors.
Wisconsin First Responders Review Lessons from MCI Drill
A nearly hour-long detailed briefing this week described how Lake Country, Wisc., emergency personnel would respond to a mass casualty similar to the Sikh temple shooting or the theater shooting in Aurora, Colo.
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London: Emergency Services Called to “Serous Incident”
Officials consider killing as terror attack.
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Teen reunited with EMT who helped her 13 years ago.
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Massive Tornado Strikes Oklahoma City Suburb
Neighborhoods in Moore flattened and blown apart.
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