C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident Management

In today’s episode our panel dives into the essential mission for all responders—law enforcement, fire, and EMS—when confronting an active shooter event. The discussion centers on understanding and executing the three core priorities that define a successful response:1. Deal with the Active ThreatThe immediate mission for law enforcement is to neutralize the threat—stop the shooter and end the active killing. This requires rapid assessment of where the threat is, what’s driving it, and decisive action to intervene.2. Rescue the InjuredOnce the active threat is under control, the focus must shift quickly to rescuing and treating the wounded. Stopping the killing and stopping the dying are inseparable: you need to save every life possible by getting medical care to victims as soon as possible. This phase requires strong integration and communication between law enforcement and fire/EMS, often through rescue task forces entering warm zones.3. Clear and Secure the SceneThe third priority is to clear the facility