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First Responder Guide for Improving Survivability in Improvised Explosive Device and/or Active Shooter Incidents

Guidance
Targeted Violence

Department of Homeland Security, 2015

Summary

This guidance translates evidence-based response strategies from the U.S. military’s vast experience in responding to and managing casualties from IED and/or active shooter incidents into the civilian first responder environment. It also incorporates civilian best practices and lessons learned from similar incidents, both in the United States and abroad.

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