9/11: A Case Study

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In the world, many seek out opportunities to invoke great fear in the hearts of people all around the world. These people, often called terrorists, achieve this by means of great destruction, as seen in the 9/11 attacks by Al Qaeda. In determining the responses to these attacks the question is brought up, what part of an emergency response is the most critical in identifying the prevention of loss of life. In most cases, the answer would be the paramedics, as they have the ability to save life, but the aspect of law enforcement is often overlooked or undermined. In reality their presence is much more crucial. In an emergency situation, the most crucial part of emergency response is the aspect of law enforcement, which allow for controlled safer environment for the other responders to react. …show more content…
These are critical actions that support not only their own communities but neighboring towns as well. The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) controls the largest number of ambulances but there are numerous hospital-based private ambulance services that also respond to 911 calls. Soon after the first plane struck the north tower (1 World Trade Center) at 08:46, New York City OEM began directing resources to the area. In the first 2 hours, over 350 patients walked or were taken to New York University Downtown Hospital, a non trauma center, which is 0.2 miles (0.32 km) from the World Trade Center. Not all hospitals within 100 miles (160 km) of a disaster need to prepare at the same time or to the same