Introduction

In an era of increasing threats—from natural disasters and terrorist attacks to large-scale industrial accidents—Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Response Planning has become a critical component of national and organizational emergency preparedness. Training Course on Mass Casualty Incident Response Planning equips emergency managers, first responders, public health officials, and organizational leaders with the tools, knowledge, and protocols needed for effective MCI planning, triage strategies, resource coordination, and post-incident recovery. Built on industry best practices, real-world case studies, and current threat landscapes, this course aligns with international standards and provides a holistic framework for saving lives and managing chaos during high-impact emergencies.

This highly interactive and practical course integrates evidence-based strategies, multi-agency coordination, and scenario-based simulations to prepare participants for large-scale casualty events. With increasing public demand for crisis response readiness, emergency resilience, and disaster mitigation protocols, this course ensures that professionals are not only compliant with regulations but also fully capable of leading incident response teams, developing surge capacity plans, and applying psychological first aid techniques during crises. Participants will leave the course with actionable plans, enhanced coordination skills, and stronger institutional preparedness.

Programme Curriculum

Mass Casualty Incident Response Planning Training Course

Introduction

In an era of increasing threats—from natural disasters and terrorist attacks to large-scale industrial accidents—Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Response Planning has become a critical component of national and organizational emergency preparedness. Mass Casualty Incident Response Planning Training Course equips emergency managers, first responders, public health officials, and organizational leaders with the tools, knowledge, and protocols needed for effective MCI planning, triage strategies, resource coordination, and post-incident recovery. Built on industry best practices, real-world case studies, and current threat landscapes, this course aligns with international standards and provides a holistic framework for saving lives and managing chaos during high-impact emergencies.

Course Objectives

This training course aims to:

Equip professionals with crisis response leadership strategies.
Identify and classify mass casualty incidents (MCIs) and response protocols.
Apply triage systems (START, JumpSTART, SALT) in MCI scenarios.
Integrate inter-agency communication and unified command structures.
Develop an MCI Incident Action Plan (IAP).
Execute scene safety and hazard identification techniques.
Coordinate hospital surge capacity and emergency care pathways.
Conduct psychological first aid and mental health triage.
Implement post-incident debriefing and after-action reporting.
Analyze resource allocation and mutual aid strategies.
Understand the role of emergency medical services (EMS) in MCI.
Apply technology and data tools for incident mapping and tracking.
Perform tabletop exercises and full-scale simulation drills.

Target Audiences

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel
Hospital Administrators & Medical Staff
Public Health Officials
Law Enforcement Agencies
Fire Services
Emergency Management Agencies
School & Campus Safety Officers
Corporate Security & Business Continuity Teams

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Tactical Emergency Medical Response

Understanding MCI protocols for EMS
Triage systems in chaotic environments
Field communication and coordination
Medical surge and ambulance allocation
Pre-hospital care best practices
Case Study: Boston Marathon Bombing EMS Response

Module 2: Hospital Surge Capacity Planning

Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)
Patient tracking and triage in ER
Emergency credentialing and staffing
Continuity of operations in hospitals
Stockpiling and logistics of medical supplies
Case Study: Las Vegas Shooting Hospital Response

Module 3: Public Health Crisis Management

Epidemiology in MCIs
Isolation and quarantine logistics
Public communication strategies
Role of health departments in MCIs
Managing mental health impact at scale
Case Study: COVID-19 Initial Hospital Overload

Module 4: Scene Safety & Tactical Coordination

Perimeter security and threat control
Coordinating with EMS and fire services
Handling mass fatalities and crime scenes
Crowd control and panic response
Evidence preservation in MCIs
Case Study: Uvalde School Shooting Response Review

Module 5: Fire & Hazmat Response in MCIs

Firefighter roles in MCI environments
Hazmat protocols and decontamination
Scene assessment and safety zones
Fire-ground medical operations
Fire-EMS communication links
Case Study: West Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion

Module 6: Multi-Agency Incident Command System (ICS)

Unified command system and roles
Incident Action Planning (IAP) workshop
Planning section logistics and coordination
Communication hierarchy and flow
Legal and ethical considerations in ICS
Case Study: Hurricane Katrina Emergency Response Failures

Module 7: MCI Planning in Educational Institutions

MCI preparedness drills in schools
Active shooter response strategies
Student/faculty accountability systems
Parent communication protocols
Trauma support for children
Case Study: Parkland High School Shooting

Module 8: Corporate MCI Readiness

Emergency response in high-rise buildings
Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
Crisis communication and employee safety
Shelter-in-place vs evacuation protocols
Post-incident insurance and compliance
Case Study: 9/11 Corporate Emergency Evacuation

Training Methodology

Interactive workshops and group discussions
Simulated tabletop and full-scale MCI exercises
Real-world case study analyses
Role-playing scenarios to improve coordination
Instructor-led presentations with multimedia tools
Action plan development for participant organizations

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Emergency Management Mass Casualty Response Risk Assessment Law Enforcement Crisis Planning

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000