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C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident Management
This C3 Pathways Podcast series discusses Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM). The Podcast features instructors and special guests discussing key elements and challenges of Active Shooter Incident Management and the implications for law enforcement, fire, and EMS responders. The bad guy and the clock both kill innocent victims. Don't miss the opportunity to gain key insights that may help you save lives!
Episodes
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 142: Part 4 - What a Teacher Learned from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas / Parkland School Shooting
What happens when a school’s reunification plan meets real traffic, a bus shortage, and a suspect who may still be on campus? Kim Krawczyk, a teacher who…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 141: Part 3 - What a Teacher Learned from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas / Parkland School Shooting
What happens when a gunman tries a classroom door and it won’t open? Kim Krawczyk, a teacher who survived the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting in Parkland…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 140: Part 2 - What a Teacher Learned from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas / Parkland School Shooting
What should schools actually prioritize to prevent and prepare for a school shooting? Kim Krawczyk was teaching math at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 139: Part 1 - What a Teacher Learned from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas / Parkland School Shooting
What actually prepares a teacher to protect a classroom during a school shooting? Kim Krawczyk was teaching math at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 138: Train on Your Locations - Counterstrike Terrain
Most tabletop training runs on the same handful of preset locations. A school. A shopping mall. Useful for teaching principles, but never quite your problem…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 137: School Shootings - Training Together
Schools rehearse lockdown drills. Law enforcement trains tactical response. Fire and EMS practice triage and transport. But how often do all of those groups…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 136: Change...Why Is It So Hard?
If you’ve ever tried to line up law enforcement, fire, EMS, 911, and schools around one ASIM plan, you know the real friction isn’t the curriculum; it’s…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 135: Active Shooter Training Buyer's Guide - Leadership
After thousands of active shooter exercises, we can tell which leaders actually sleep at night. They all did the same things to earn it, and it is not about…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 134: Active Shooter Training Buyer's Guide - Integrated Response
The biggest failures we see in active shooter incidents aren't at the doorway. They're between agencies that never really trained together. This episode of the…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 133: Active Shooter Training Buyer's Guide - Medical
In Part 2 of our Active Shooter Training Buyer’s Guide, Bill Godfrey, Ron Otterbacher, Jill McElwee, and Billy Perry dig into what good medical / mass casualty…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 132: Active Shooter Training Buyer's Guide - Tactical
Too much active shooter tactical training starts and ends with a few officers making entry and neutralizing the shooter. The reality is that the clock, the…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 131: What's New in SSAVEIM
When a violent event happens at a school, the response and the reunification that follows are not a school problem or a responder problem. They are one…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 130: What's New in ASIM Advanced
You cannot afford to wait for a real active shooter incident to find out how well your agencies coordinate. The updated Active Shooter Incident Management…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 129: What's New in ASIM Basic
The most valuable part of Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM) Basic has always been the hands-on scenarios, so the updated course is built to give you…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 128: What's New in ASIM QuickStart
After training more than 32,000 responders in over 2,700 active shooter exercises, we've learned what separates a coordinated response from a chaotic one…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 127: Be Clear, Not Clever. Medical? Rescue Task Force
After training more than 32,000 responders in over 2,700 active shooter exercises, we’ve seen Rescue Task Force (RTF) become so focused on who “counts” that it…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 126: Time to Call Your Emergency Manager
Your active shooter plan needs an Emergency Manager. After 2,700 active shooter exercises across the country, we keep seeing the same pattern: one agency tries…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 125: Who is Medical on a Rescue Task Force?
After training over 30,000 responders in 2,700 active shooter exercises across the country, we keep seeing the same gap: when EMS isn’t fire-based, the written…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 124: How Does Contact 2 Deploy?
When should Contact Team 2 move downrange in an active shooter response, and how do you do it without flooding the scene or risking blue‑on‑blue? In this…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 123: Who's Running Your Perimeter?
Where should the Perimeter Group Supervisor actually be in an active shooter response: standing a post on the perimeter, or inside the command post? In this…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 122: Unified Command - Does Your Chief Know What To Do?
When do you move from a single law enforcement incident commander to a unified command in an active shooter event—and how do you do it without creating chaos…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 121: The Critical Role of Dispatch and 911
Dispatch isn't just a voice on the radio—it can make or break an active shooter response. In this episode we sit down with Bill Godfrey, Sheriff Kevin Beary…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 120: CCP vs AEP
In this episode, the team breaks down the real-world differences between a Casualty Collection Point (CCP) and an Ambulance Exchange Point (AEP), why they…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 119: College Shooting - A Student’s Story
On April 17, 2025, a normal college day suddenly turned into a crisis when an active shooter appeared on campus, and Hope—a senior at Florida State…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 118: You Use This Everyday
Today’s episode tackles the question How can first responders get real practice with active shooter incident management—when true incidents are (thankfully)…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 117: Managing Uninjured Survivors
What happens to the uninjured survivors after an active shooter or mass casualty event? In Episode 117 of the Active Shooter Incident Management podcast, host…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 116: Incident Management vs. Tactics
Emergency response agencies tend to spend much more time on tactics training—like room clearing or forming rescue teams—than on incident management, which…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 115: Outside Threats
Episode 115 of the Active Shooter Incident Management Podcast focuses on how first responders deal with active shooter threats that happen outdoors, like at…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 114: What is an Active Threat?
In this episode, our hosts dive into what truly defines an "active threat," focusing on scenarios like active shooter events and the critical decisions first…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 113: What Is Your Mission?
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…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 112: RTF Deployment Teamwork
Today’s episode takes a close look at how police, fire, and EMS come together to form Rescue Task Forces (RTFs) and why true interagency teamwork is essential…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 111: Three Scenes
Every active shooter incident involves a minimum of three crime scenes: the location of the shooting, the suspect's mode of transportation, and their…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 110: Tactical or Management
Today’s panel tackles a critical question: What’s the difference between tactics and management in active shooter events? The team dives into the distinct…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 109: Don't Let a Locked Door Cost Lives
In today’s episode, our panel discusses the importance of effective door breaching techniques during emergency situations, such as active shooter incidents…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 108: Response to Hospital Shootings Revisited
Episode 108 revisits the critical topic of responding to shootings in healthcare facilities. Instructors from the National Center for Integrated Emergency…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 107: Response to Hospital Shootings
Today’s episode delves into the complex challenges faced when responding to hospital-based shooting incidents and the strategies needed to address them…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 106: Voluntary Forced Training
In Episode 106 of the Active Shooter Incident Management podcast, host Bill Godfrey and instructors Scott Formankiewicz, Kami Maertz, and Terrance Weems…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 105: Executing Many Tasks
In Episode 105, our panelists explore how the order of actions can significantly impact the effectiveness of emergency response to active shooter events. Doing…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 104: Ballistic Protection for EMS
Episode 104 features a panel discussion with law enforcement and Fire EMS, delving into the benefits, challenges, and practical considerations of implementing…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 103: Virtual Training
Episode 103 delves into the world of virtual training for active shooter incident management, showcasing its effectiveness and benefits. The discussion…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 102: You're First. Now What?
In today’s episode our panel discusses the duties and responsibilities of the first arriving officers to an active shooter event. Our panel provides critical…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 101: Overcoming Resistance To Change
In today’s episode our panelists discuss the challenges of implementing change in emergency response protocols. The episode delves into common obstacles faced…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 100: Mastering Reunification Part 2
In today’s podcast we continue the discussion with John-Michael Keyes, Stacy Avila, and Kevin Burd from the I Love U Guys Foundation about the Standard…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 99: Mastering Reunification Part 1
In today’s podcast we discuss the importance of reunification training and exercises for schools and public safety organizations. John-Michael Keyes, Stacy…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 98: Crisis Communication Strategies
Join us for a discussion on crisis communication strategies for large-campus environments. Our expert panel delves into the critical aspects of keeping people…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 97: When Thinking Negatively is Positive
In today’s episode our panel explores the power of "inverted thinking" in emergency response planning and management. This episode delves into how focusing on…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 96: Active Shooter Data and Trends
Episode 96 delves into the topic of active shooter data and trends, offering valuable insights for first responders and emergency management professionals…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 95: Becoming A Great Instructor
In this podcast, we delve into the essential elements that transform good instructors into great ones, drawing insights from John-Michael Keyes and the I Love…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 94: The Role Of Armed Citizen
In this episode, our panel discusses the complex role of armed citizens in active threat situations. Key points include: • The potential benefits and risks of…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 93: The "I Love U Guys" Foundation 2024
The panel discusses how the foundation started, how it has grown to over 50,000 schools, agencies and organizations, and where it is headed in the future. They…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 92: Area Command - What Is It And When Do I Need It?
When multiple events affect a community there will be a competition for resources. The best way to manage this scenario is with Area Command. In today’s…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 91: Load And Go
When is it appropriate for law enforcement to transport a patient? What does it really mean to get definitive care? In today’s podcast, our panel explore these…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 90: What Are The Challenges Of Breaching?
It’s a simple premise: the door is locked, and we need to get in. The challenges lie in the methods we use to gain entry. From the availability of tools to…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 89: Witness or Defendant Decided by Actions? - A Listener Question
Today, we address a listener’s question about the consequences for police officers making mistakes during an active shooter response. Responders must rely on…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 88: Basic Tactics for All Responders
During an Active Shooter Event, you might find yourself in an unfamiliar location or working with agencies and officers you don’t know. In today’s episode, our…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 87: Critical Perimeter Functions
In today’s podcast, our panel discusses the crucial responsibilities of the perimeter group in maintaining control and keeping things from going sideways…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 86: Injured Hostage Equals Active Killing
Our goal in an active shooter event is to stop the killing and stop the dying. If the shooting has stopped, but there are injured individuals in need of…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 85: Common Misconceptions Revisited
Back in 2018 we identified seven common misconceptions about Active Shooter Incident Management, ranging from excessive focus on neutralizing the threat to a…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 84: What Happens After Reunification?
An active shooter event impacts not only the survivors but the entire community. While reunification is a crucial part of the response process, on-going needs…
C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident ManagementEp 83: Stepping up as Team Leader
If you are one of the first arriving officers at an active shooter incident, you may have to step up as team leader. You’ll be making critical decisions to…