Tag Archives: MCI

Treating a Mass Casualty Incident Alone

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Raphael Poch

One recent evening, I went to visit my mother-in-law. I was suddenly alerted to a mass-casualty-incident in the region resulting from a violent feud between clans. I apologized to my mother-in-law, rushed out to my motorcycle, and started riding to … Continue reading →

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Israeli Expertise Used To Train India and Sri Lanka First Responders

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Raphael Poch

The AJC and United Hatzalah are teaming up to train first responders in India and Sri Lanka in mass casualty incidents and disaster management. The mission, which is being funded by the AJC, is bringing five experts from United Hatzalah … Continue reading →

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EMS Crews, Israeli Military and Fire and Rescue Department Conduct Collaborative Drill Mimicking MCI Missile Strike on Military Base

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Raphael Poch

On Monday, United Hatzalah together with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel’s Fire and Rescue Department held a combined training drill which mimicked missile attack on a military base that resulted in a mass casualty incident (MCI).   The … Continue reading →

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Israeli EMS Response in Mass Casualty Drill Wows ISDEF Expo Attendees

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Raphael Poch

During the recent ISDEF Premier International Defense and Homeland Security (HLS) Exhibition this week, United Hatzalah held a mass casualty incident (MCI) training drill in an effort to display Israel’s prowess at providing an immediate first response to large-scale emergencies … Continue reading →

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50 new medics to provide EMS coverage for Sderot and Gaza periphery in honor of Daniel Tragerman

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Raphael Poch

As part of their graduation test and ceremony, 50 new United Hatzalah EMTs trained on providing emergency medical services (EMS) to multiple victims during a practice mass casualty incident. The training incident drilled the EMTs on how to respond to … Continue reading →

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