A report was released Tuesday detailing the fire response after the Feb. 14, 2008 shooting.

Released by the United States Fire Administration, the 48 Page report titled "Northern Illinois University Shooting" includes details of how emergency responders like the DeKalb Fire Department, NIU Department of Public Safety and Kishwaukee Hospital responded to the shooting. The report also includes lessons learned.

“We as firefighters in this nation continue to witness the positive outcomes of emergency preparation, preplanning, practicing plans and executing the plans when an emergency occurs,” said Glenn A. Gaines, acting U.S. fire administrator, in an Aug. 4 press release. “The DeKalb Fire Department demonstrates the fire service commitment to emergency preparedness for all emergencies through the study of lessons learned, and the application and practice of Incident Command and the National Incident Management System (NIMS).”

To view the report, visit http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/tr_167.pdf.

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