International Association of Fire Chiefs
AFRD Response to Active Shooter-Threat Guide (abstract)

This guide,  shared by the AFRD with the purpose of establishing procedures for safe and effective management of casualties resulting from criminal suspect(s) actively engaged in the process of intentionally attempting to cause harm to other persons. These procedures/guidelines apply to active crime scenes that may take place in any geographical area or structure. These procedures/guidelines establish safety and effectiveness of AFRD units and Incident Command (IC) which is dependent on the integration and coordination with law enforcement and EMS transport agencies.

  • Topics:
    • Protected content
    • Large-Scale Response
    • Active Shooter
  • Resource Type:
    • Training
    • SOP/SOG
    • Guide/ toolkit/ template
    • Strategy development tool
    • Field operating guide
  • Organizational Author:
    • External

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