Mass Casualty Incidents
Mass casualty incidents overwhelm resources, responders, and Telecommunicators.
Upon completion of this training, the student will be able to:
Define a mass casualty incident.
Recognize terminology related to a mass casualty incident.
List different types of mass casualty incidents.
Explain the incident command system.
Discuss procedures for processing calls related to mass casualty incidents.
Relate hazards found in mass casualty incidents.
Course Information
Learning Objectives
Mass Casualty Incidents Worksheet
MCI Introduction.pdf
Video Transcript: 9-1-1 Calls Reflect Chaotic Wisconsin Highway Pileup
9-1-1 calls reflect chaotic Wisconsin highway pileup
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MCI Terminology.pdf
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Video Transcript: Mutual Aid Agreements
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MCI Types.pdf
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Incident Command System
Video Transcript: Incident Command Structure
Incident Command System (ICS) structure.
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Processing MCI Calls.pdf
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