EMS World Live & FAST Joint Opening Session: 57 Seconds to Scene: The ATCEMS Response to Austin's 6th Street Shooter

In the early morning hours of March 1, 2026, a routine Saturday night in Austin’s West 6th Street entertainment area escalated into a mass-casualty incident. This session provides a high-level overview of the coordinated EMS and law enforcement response, highlighting how integrated Rescue Task Force teams enabled rapid entry and early patient care in a dynamic threat environment. Attendees will gain practical insight into how system design and deployment directly impact time to patient contact in high-density urban settings