10/03/2026
Fulton County Emergency Management Hosts Mass Casualty Incident Tabletop Exercise
The Fulton County Office of Emergency Management, in partnership with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), hosted a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Tabletop Exercise today at Fulton-Montgomery Community College.
The purpose of the exercise was to bring command staff and agency leaders together to work through the challenges of a multi-discipline response to a mass casualty incident.
Participating agencies included representatives from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), command staff from a number of Fulton County fire departments and ambulance agencies, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Fulton County 911 Communications, Fulton County Public Health, the Fulton County Coroner’s Office, New York State Police, Nathan Littauer Hospital, the American Red Cross, and Fulton County Emergency Management.
The exercise focused on the critical role of command during an MCI, including:
• Establishing and maintaining a Unified Command structure
• Developing an effective communications plan and ensuring interoperable communications
• Coordinating, managing and tracking resources
• Patient triage, transport and tracking
• Crime scene preservation and evidence handling
• Establishing a Family Assistance / Family Reunification Center
• Coordinating the many disciplines and resources required during a complex incident
Exercises such as this are an important part of preparing our emergency response community to perform at the level required when a major incident occurs.
Just as importantly, these exercises allow us to better understand what each agency brings to the table and develop familiarity with the personnel we may be working alongside during an actual emergency. When a major incident occurs, that familiarity and experience can make all the difference in allowing us to come together quickly and function effectively as one team.
A sincere thank you to everyone who took time away from their families and other activities on this beautiful Saturday to participate.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Fulton-Montgomery Community College for allowing us to use its facility to host this important event.
The knowledge, input and experience of all the participants helped make this exercise a success. Most importantly, your professionalism, dedication and commitment to the mission of protecting our communities are truly appreciated.
Train together. Prepare together. Respond together.
Job well done! 🇺🇸
Fulton County Sheriff's Office
Fulton County Public Health Department
Fulton County Sheriffs Office Employee Alliance
NYS Division Of Homeland Security And Emergency Services
New York State Police
Berkshire Volunteer Fire Department
Gloversville Fire Department
Hilltop Volunteer Fire Co., Inc.
Northville Fire Department NY
Perth Volunteer Fire Company
Rockwood - Garoga - Lassellsville Vol. Fire Co.
St. Johnsville Ambulance - SAVAC
Lake Valley EMS
Town of Northampton Ambulance Service
American Red Cross Eastern New York
Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home
Fulton County New York Board of Supervisors
Fulton County Emergency Management / Fire Coordinators Office
Christina VanValkenburgh Town of Johnstown NY Supervisor
The Leader Hearld
WENT Gloversville
