/mass-gathering Mass Gathering en-US Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:17:54 GMT /community-awareness/post-attack-bystander-action-guide Educate your community on how to stay safe and assist emergency responders after a violent MCI Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:17:54 GMT /community-awareness/post-attack-bystander-action-guide /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders, policy pronouncements and a temporary freeze on grants on their departments and communities Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:51:13 GMT /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/from-chaos-to-command-lessons-from-the-new-years-day-tragedy-in-new-orleans Hear Chief Bill Salmeron’s firsthand account of managing the MCI, from inter-agency collaboration to the long-term psychological toll on first responders Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:22:16 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/from-chaos-to-command-lessons-from-the-new-years-day-tragedy-in-new-orleans /protecting-ems-providers-violence/trump-sends-2-000-national-guard-troops-to-l-a-amid-violent-clashes-over-immigration-raids President Trump sends National Guard troops to Los Angeles after violent protests erupt over immigration raids and as tensions rise as federal agents clash with demonstrators and arrests surpass 100. Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:55:37 GMT /protecting-ems-providers-violence/trump-sends-2-000-national-guard-troops-to-l-a-amid-violent-clashes-over-immigration-raids /mass-gathering/6-injured-in-makeshift-flamethrower-molotov-cocktail-attack-in-colo At least eight people were injured after a man attacked a pro-Israeli hostage rally in Boulder, the FBI is investigating as a terrorist act Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:27:42 GMT /mass-gathering/6-injured-in-makeshift-flamethrower-molotov-cocktail-attack-in-colo /international/nearly-50-injured-when-car-crashes-into-liverpool-soccer-parade Four people were trapped beneath the vehicle that crashed into spectators during the celebratory soccer parade in England Tue, 27 May 2025 12:34:51 GMT /international/nearly-50-injured-when-car-crashes-into-liverpool-soccer-parade /artificial-intelligence/baltimore-fd-to-use-ai-for-emergency-response-during-weekend-festival The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch Wed, 21 May 2025 14:01:28 GMT /artificial-intelligence/baltimore-fd-to-use-ai-for-emergency-response-during-weekend-festival /ems-management/pa-ems-department-creates-bike-team-in-active-bicycle-community Cumberland Goodwill EMS, Carlisle, rolls out 12-member bike medic team with BLS gear, Narcan and AED to reach patients faster at parades and festivals Wed, 14 May 2025 14:39:26 GMT /ems-management/pa-ems-department-creates-bike-team-in-active-bicycle-community /trauma/fan-in-critical-condition-after-fall-from-stands-during-pirates-cubs-game A fan is in critical condition after falling about 20 feet onto the field at PNC Park during a Pirates game, prompting an immediate pause in play as medical staff rushed to provide aid Thu, 01 May 2025 15:55:16 GMT /trauma/fan-in-critical-condition-after-fall-from-stands-during-pirates-cubs-game /mass-gathering/nfl-draft-photos-ems-fire-police-on-the-clock Public safety personnel were on duty at Lambeau Field to keep fans safe and secure at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:41:40 GMT /mass-gathering/nfl-draft-photos-ems-fire-police-on-the-clock /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/calif-county-ems-declares-an-mci-ahead-of-st-frattys-day-celebration San Luis Obispo officials will declare a "mass casualty incident" anticipating high 911 call volumes during the annual block party near Cal Poly Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:17:53 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/calif-county-ems-declares-an-mci-ahead-of-st-frattys-day-celebration /mass-gathering/new-orleans-medical-director-says-ems-is-ready-for-super-bowl-lix Medical Committee Chair Dr. Jeffrey Kuo said medical operations are ramped up to support the needs of fans and players Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:24:00 GMT /mass-gathering/new-orleans-medical-director-says-ems-is-ready-for-super-bowl-lix /ems-heroes/super-bowl-lix-to-honor-first-responders-victims-of-new-orleans-terror-attack The tribute will recognize police officers, firefighters and paramedics who responded to the New Year's Day truck-ramming attack that killed 14 people Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:10:56 GMT /ems-heroes/super-bowl-lix-to-honor-first-responders-victims-of-new-orleans-terror-attack /community-awareness/post-attack-bystander-action-guide Educate your community on how to stay safe and assist emergency responders after a violent MCI Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:17:54 GMT /community-awareness/post-attack-bystander-action-guide /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders, policy pronouncements and a temporary freeze on grants on their departments and communities Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:51:13 GMT /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/from-chaos-to-command-lessons-from-the-new-years-day-tragedy-in-new-orleans Hear Chief Bill Salmeron’s firsthand account of managing the MCI, from inter-agency collaboration to the long-term psychological toll on first responders Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:22:16 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/from-chaos-to-command-lessons-from-the-new-years-day-tragedy-in-new-orleans /vehicle-crashes/3-injured-when-vehicle-is-driven-into-crowd-leaving-philadelphia-eagles-playoff-game The Philadelphia Police Department stated on social media that the incident does not immediately appear to be intentional Mon, 27 Jan 2025 15:07:58 GMT /vehicle-crashes/3-injured-when-vehicle-is-driven-into-crowd-leaving-philadelphia-eagles-playoff-game /mass-gathering/inauguration-day-2025-d-c-s-highest-security-event While this year is certainly not the first Inauguration Day, it is the first one for a candidate who has already experienced two assassination attempts Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:09:53 GMT /mass-gathering/inauguration-day-2025-d-c-s-highest-security-event /disaster-management/videos/public-events-planning-for-the-worst-case-scenario-BdpjHbjQQjDiopJF/ "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" Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:57:00 GMT /disaster-management/videos/public-events-planning-for-the-worst-case-scenario-BdpjHbjQQjDiopJF/ /terrorism/tragedy-on-bourbon-street-ems-lessons-from-new-years-eve-attack A deadly vehicle attack in New Orleans underscores the need for EMS to adapt to evolving threats, exploring strategies for prevention, response and building resilience Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:18:09 GMT /terrorism/tragedy-on-bourbon-street-ems-lessons-from-new-years-eve-attack /terrorism/new-orleans-tragedy-is-latest-in-major-vehicle-as-weapon-attacks Authorities call “vehicle as a weapon” attacks a catalyst for reshaping cities, prompting concrete barriers and anti-vehicle obstacles in public and new spaces Thu, 02 Jan 2025 21:04:18 GMT /terrorism/new-orleans-tragedy-is-latest-in-major-vehicle-as-weapon-attacks /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/this-is-evil-authorities-find-multiple-improvised-explosives-inside-truck-in-new-orleans-attack The attack killed 14 people, including an 18-year-old who had ambitions of becoming a nurse; authorities initially put the death toll at 15, which included the suspect Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:10:19 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/this-is-evil-authorities-find-multiple-improvised-explosives-inside-truck-in-new-orleans-attack /mass-gathering/articles/tip-using-municipal-vehicles-to-increase-security-at-public-events-PcdQDCT4iXDjnSI3/ There are advantages in using municipal vehicles to create security barricades and block vehicles at public events and mass gatherings. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:58:57 GMT /mass-gathering/articles/tip-using-municipal-vehicles-to-increase-security-at-public-events-PcdQDCT4iXDjnSI3/ /10-shot-outside-nyc-nightclub The NYPD said approximately 30 shots were fired outside the Queens nightclub as a group was waiting to enter Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:53:03 GMT /10-shot-outside-nyc-nightclub /ems-advocacy/articles/3-paramedic-habits-i-cant-shake-3DR6ms6vVsgQ8SzQ/ The habits we learn to care for ourselves and others go with us off-duty into our personal lives Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:04:37 GMT /ems-advocacy/articles/3-paramedic-habits-i-cant-shake-3DR6ms6vVsgQ8SzQ/ /mass-gathering/10-injured-when-motorcycle-officer-crashes-into-bystanders-at-calif-parade Witnesses at the Palm Springs parade said the officer was popping a wheelie and suddenly lost control of the motorcycle Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:46:12 GMT /mass-gathering/10-injured-when-motorcycle-officer-crashes-into-bystanders-at-calif-parade /ems-grant-center/over-150-mass-first-responders-participate-in-simulated-active-shooter-incident-at-voting-site Grant funding brought together personnel from 26 agencies to hold ASHER training involving a simulated shooting at a polling place in Amesbury Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:54:47 GMT /ems-grant-center/over-150-mass-first-responders-participate-in-simulated-active-shooter-incident-at-voting-site /mass-gathering/3-hurt-in-plane-crash-at-calif-dragstrip Video shows the single-engine plane crashing near the stands at the Pomona dragstrip Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:13:03 GMT /mass-gathering/3-hurt-in-plane-crash-at-calif-dragstrip /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/texas-university-marks-25th-anniversary-of-fatal-campus-bonfire-collapse Over a million pounds of timber collapsed, killing 12 and injuring dozens ahead of the Texas A&M University and University of Texas football game Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:56:55 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/texas-university-marks-25th-anniversary-of-fatal-campus-bonfire-collapse /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders, policy pronouncements and a temporary freeze on grants on their departments and communities Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:51:13 GMT /legislation-funding/what-do-trumps-executive-orders-tell-us-about-his-public-safety-agenda /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/this-is-evil-authorities-find-multiple-improvised-explosives-inside-truck-in-new-orleans-attack The attack killed 14 people, including an 18-year-old who had ambitions of becoming a nurse; authorities initially put the death toll at 15, which included the suspect Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:10:19 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/this-is-evil-authorities-find-multiple-improvised-explosives-inside-truck-in-new-orleans-attack /mass-gathering/nfl-draft-photos-ems-fire-police-on-the-clock Public safety personnel were on duty at Lambeau Field to keep fans safe and secure at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:41:40 GMT /mass-gathering/nfl-draft-photos-ems-fire-police-on-the-clock /patient-assessment/trump-assassination-attempt-7-patient-assessment-reminders 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 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:31:45 GMT /patient-assessment/trump-assassination-attempt-7-patient-assessment-reminders /ems-management/pa-ems-department-creates-bike-team-in-active-bicycle-community Cumberland Goodwill EMS, Carlisle, rolls out 12-member bike medic team with BLS gear, Narcan and AED to reach patients faster at parades and festivals Wed, 14 May 2025 14:39:26 GMT /ems-management/pa-ems-department-creates-bike-team-in-active-bicycle-community