Free Firefighter Training: Response to Mass Shooting Events

Mass shooting events are becoming more common, and the response to them involves every public safety agency for miles around. This free training program details the actions that firefighters and EMS agencies can take to prepare themselves for this all-too-likely event, and the actions they can take when the event occurs.

It covers:

  • Multi-agency planning and preparation
  • Creating a prevention environment
  • Command, command post and crowd control issues for this kind of event
  • An overview of the tactics that agencies should be familiar with

Downloads

This program is available in two formats. The 40+ PowerPoint slide presentation covers the material thoroughly, while the 45-minute video program is a verbal presentation of the PowerPoint material.

Please note this large video file can take 20-30 minutes to download over broadband.

The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated to assisting firefighters and rescue personnel perform their jobs effectively and safely.  We also set aside a portion of our funds to aid underfunded agencies and assist families of fallen firefighters.

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