Every year, tens of thousands of significant accidents/incidents occur in workplaces, parks, city streets and homes. The challenge facing those individuals charged with responding to the broad range of incidents can be daunting.
Fortunately, the science of first response, mitigation of property damage, and the drive to prevent potential further human harm from shock and delay has led to great progress in emergency response. Advancements in rapid deployment of assistance assets, procedures, response personnel training and capabilities, as well as the availability of state-of-the-art equipment have aided the cause. When you also factor in the dedication and courage of the men and women of response teams, the reasons for their excellent overall performance record become quite clear. But, the challenge is not a stationary target.