Pre-Hospital Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Procedure

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This model prehospital protocol describes how emergency responders should handle mass casualty incidents, like active shooter or disaster events. It explains setting up command, triage, treatment, and transport areas to help victims quickly. Victims are sorted by injury level using color codes: red (serious), yellow (delayed), green (minor), and black (deceased). The plan includes working with police for safety, using special teams in dangerous zones, and having a reunification center for families. Clear roles and steps help everyone work together to save lives during big emergencies.

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Focus Areas: Natural Disasters; Trauma; Violence

Audience: EMS Clinicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Triage; Weapons of Mass Destruction; Mass Casualty Incidents

Institutions: Florida Fire Chiefs' Association

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