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In response to the increasing reality of active shooter and mass casualty events, this report outlines essential strategies for planning, preparation, and coordinated response efforts. It emphasizes the need for integrated collaboration among Fire/Rescue/EMS and Law Enforcement, following the Hartford Consensus framework. Key practices include threat suppression, hemorrhage control, rapid extrication, and effective communication during crises. By developing local protocols and engaging in joint training exercises, the objective is to maximize survivability and minimize loss of life in such tragic situations.
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USFA Report: “A National Perspective” September 13, 2013 Ernest Mitchell United States Fire Administrator
Active shooter/mass casualty events are a reality in modern American life. • The overall goal is to plan, prepare and respond to save the maximum number of lives possible.
Coordinated and Integrated Planning • Preparation • Response • Treatment • Care Maximizing Survival Pre-PlannedCoordination
The Hartford Consensus • Integrated Response • Fire/Rescue/EMS and Law Enforcement • Critical Actions - THREAT • T -Threat suppression • H -Hemorrhage control • RE -Rapid Extricationto safety • A - Assessment by medical providers • T - Transport to definitive care
Develop Local Protocols • Plan for and Practice Rapid Treatment and Evacuation • NIMS and ICS • Plan and Train Together • Tabletop and Field Exercises • Common Communications Terminology
Incorporate Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) into Planning and Training • Provide Appropriate Protective Gear • Consider Fire Hazards Secondary • Consider Secondary Devices • Transportation and Communications
Public • Fire/EMS • Law Enforcement • Medical Transportation • Medical Treatment Facilities Whole Community MAXIMIZE SURVIVABILITY & MINIMIZE DEATHS
Incident Command System (ICS) • Unified Command • Plan for Treatment of Casualties • Media/Public Information Office (PIO) • Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) General AS/MCI Operational Principles T H R E A T
Shared definitions of terms used in mass shooting events • Jointly developed local protocols for responding to active shooter events • Inclusion of active shooter events in table-top and field exercises to improve familiarity with jointly developed protocols Integrated Response