Name
Modern Mass Casualty Incident Management: Success in 90 Seconds
Description
What do you need to know to succeed at the Mount Everest of 911 calls? What if you can’t find the flow chart? Evidence shows that you already have everything you need to win in this darkest hour. Through an in-depth case study of the triumph at the Seattle Duck Boat crash, attendees will learn simple logistical steps, that, when taken within the first 90 seconds, pave the way to success. Next, learners will discover the wonders of and get in some reps practicing intuitive triage, which is less cumbersome and just as effective as algorithm- based MCI triage. The presentation will conclude with some tips and tricks for common pitfalls in MCI management as well as training for the big day.
NYS CME: All Levels - Core - Operations
Speakers
Frances Hall, Granite Falls Fire District 17ParamedicFrances Hall, NREMT-P, works as the one and only C Shift Paramedic in Granite Falls Fire District 17. She presented on improvising junctional tourniquets at the 2023 EMS World Expo following a win at the 2022 EMS World Expo "Stand and Deliver" contest. In 2024, she presented on Sepsis as well as Junctional Tourniquets at Fire and EMS Expo. She has further presented on numerous topics from mental health in the fire service to anaphylaxis at the 2025 Vital Signs Academy. Additionally, she has also authored several articles for EMSWorld about topics ranging from talking to upset people to crime scene best practices. She has a Bachelor's in Biology from Earlham College and an NREMT-P from Tacoma Community College.
Date & Time
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM