Tactical EMS / TEMS
The Tactical EMS/TEMS topic area gives EMS providers all the relevant news and information they need to keep up to date on this ever-changing element of critical injury care and medical response. Self-care, buddy care, and basic life support functions like burn treatment and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) are among the most important areas of knowledge an EMS provider must have.
Explore the top tactical pants designed to provide the flexibility, comfort and durability needed for every scenario
When you鈥檙e on an operation and you can only take what you can carry, what do you choose?
The death of a firefighter attendee and the wounding of three others, including former President Trump, is a tragic reminder of gunshot wound assessment and treatment challenges
The fire department is seeking permission from city council to arm paramedics who assist the SWAT team
Top episodes from Inside EMS, The MCHD Paramedic Podcast and The Medic Mindset Podcast tackle degree requirements, clinical excellence and EMS safety concerns
County officials hope to have 12 additional tactical paramedics by the end of September
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The new protective gear, funded by a $34,000 state EMS grant, is specifically designed for members to respond to an active attacker situation
A new Florida law will give paramedics responding to situations deemed as high-risk the ability to carry more than medical supplies
Tactical exposure and active shooter training is important for all EMS providers, working in tangent with law enforcement
Pelican鈥檚 newest lightweight and durable case is built specifically for EMS and fire needs
The bill would require paramedics to obtain a concealed-weapons license and to complete LE-established training and deployment practices
An Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson said the team helps other first responders on their high-risk operations
Harness a passion for care to identify improvement opportunities in clinical specialty areas and propose change
Ada County Paramedics showcased their new MedCat which is 鈥渟pecifically designed for the rescue of citizens鈥� in dangerous situations
5.11 Tactical redesigned its EMS duffel and backpack for easy organization and rapid access to your tools in the field
New Orleans EMS officials said they are highly and uniquely trained to save people in even the strangest of situations
Tactical emergency medical support medics were able to get to victims of the Pittsburgh shooting quickly and render aid
鈥淚鈥檓 thinking to myself, 鈥榃hat are we doing to do if all of this is real?鈥欌�� tactical paramedic Justin Sypolt said about the Tree of Life Congregation shooting
Paramedic chiefs and field providers have much to learn from the FBI鈥檚 ongoing summary and analysis of active shooter incidents
Strategies for pre-planning and day-of execution of a successful active shooter drill or violent threat mass casualty exercise
The new team is made up of eight paramedics who will now be on the front lines with firefighters and police officers
The Tulsa Police Department hired Katheryn Ericsson as their first female tactical paramedic on their Special Operations Team
In the event of an MCI, there may be a number of victims who require immediate treatment to stop life-threatening hemorrhaging
Considerations for planning interdisciplinary training and staging include properly equipping EMS providers and developing a common lexicon
Great active shooter incident training takes a concerted effort to make exercises real, relevant, interesting and captivating for all participants
EMTs, paramedics, nurses or doctors trained and certified in a nationally recognized tactical program will be able to carry while on duty
Our co-hosts talk about what EMS professionals need to do in order to prepare for a mass shooting
World Trauma Symposium speaker describes pelvic fracture anatomy, pathophysiology and evidence for reducing bleeding and improving patient survival with a pelvic splint
The vests will help ensure 鈥淭acMed鈥� is safe when entering hostile environments to provide care to police officers, innocent victims, bystanders and suspects
Discuss your guidelines and protocols for checking on the well-being of a patient
Download this free e-book to learn what training and supplies you need to prepare for a successful response to a mass casualty incident
