2020 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

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Virginia Beach Shooting Presentation - A Review of the May 31, 2019 Active Shooter Response (Room Ballroom)

22 Feb 20
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: Administrative Professionals, Chief Officer, Community Risk Reduction, Company Officer, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Hands On Training (H.O.T.), Instructor/Training Related Courses, Leadership and Managment, Meetings, Public Safety Technology, Safety and Health, Strategy and Tactics, Volunteer Fire Service

Unfortunately, Virginia Beach has reluctantly become a member of a fraternity of communities whom have experienced a mass shooting. On May 31, 2019, our worst fears were realized when a city employee went on a shooting rampage in Building 2/Operations Building of the city’s municipal center, killing 12 people and seriously injuring four others. The shooter was ultimately killed in a gun battle with police. This event would consume valuable VBFD resources over the weeks and months to come as the city grieved and a plan was made to move forward from the tragic incident. This presentation will focus on four areas: preparation, response, mitigation, and restoration/recovery, and will conclude with recommended actions for future response actions.