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The exercise scenario was developed by FEMA as part of its Virtual Tabletop Exercise Program, but Fire Chief/Emergency Management Director Denis McCarthy modified the scenario to make it Norwalk-specific.
“In recent months, Fire, Police and EMS have been meeting regularly to plan for active shooter responses and how these partners will coordinate a response and share available resources” McCarthy said in a statement. “However, any mass shooting will impact the entire community so it’s critical to engage all our partners in this process.”
The team walked through the full scope of an active-shooter response, taking into account not only stopping the violence but also managing what comes afterward, including medical evacuations, reuniting victims with their families, coordinating with other agencies and providing mental health and clergy resources to the community.
City agencies participating included fire and police departments, combined dispatch, Norwalk public schools, public works, mayor’s office, libraries and buildings. Partner agencies included Norwalk Hospital and EMS, Eversource, King Industries, Norwalk Community College and American Red Cross.
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