/tactical-ems Tactical EMS / TEMS en-US Mon, 13 May 2024 17:50:23 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/how-to-use-salt-to-triage-mci-patients-ioh8pD88282FDTdy/ Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident Mon, 13 May 2024 17:50:23 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/how-to-use-salt-to-triage-mci-patients-ioh8pD88282FDTdy/ /books/book-excerpt-a-paramedics-memoir C.B. Garris shares the profound satisfaction derived from a demanding yet gratifying profession dedicated to saving lives Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:03:54 GMT /books/book-excerpt-a-paramedics-memoir /podcast/articles/10-best-ems1-podcasts-of-2022-YAse9fvJO0kf5MMb/ Check out the guests, the controversy and the takeaways that garnered these episodes of Inside EMS an EMS One-Stop the most listens of the year Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:25:55 GMT /podcast/articles/10-best-ems1-podcasts-of-2022-YAse9fvJO0kf5MMb/ /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/how-to-use-salt-to-triage-mci-patients-ioh8pD88282FDTdy/ Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident Mon, 13 May 2024 17:50:23 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/how-to-use-salt-to-triage-mci-patients-ioh8pD88282FDTdy/ /communications-dispatch/bystander-video-dispatch-audio-captures-n-c-shootout-that-killed-4-officers-wounded-4-others "I’ve got shots fired and an officer down," a marshal can be heard saying over police radio. "Multiple rounds are being fired at officers" Wed, 01 May 2024 14:50:13 GMT /communications-dispatch/bystander-video-dispatch-audio-captures-n-c-shootout-that-killed-4-officers-wounded-4-others /tactical-ems/former-paramedic-chief-donates-ballistic-shields-to-mass-pd David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:49:11 GMT /tactical-ems/former-paramedic-chief-donates-ballistic-shields-to-mass-pd /ems-education/scholarship-named-in-honor-of-slain-minn-swat-medic The Adam Finseth Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students majoring in the Emergency Medicine Paramedic or Emergency Medicine Technology programs Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:13:58 GMT /ems-education/scholarship-named-in-honor-of-slain-minn-swat-medic /tactical-ems/new-wis-law-expands-firearms-access-for-tactical-ems-providers-on-duty The law now allows TEMS medics to carry a firearm in prohibited areas for their protection Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:29:50 GMT /tactical-ems/new-wis-law-expands-firearms-access-for-tactical-ems-providers-on-duty /tactical-ems/miami-firefighter-suffers-medical-emergency-during-swat-medic-training Officials say the Miami Fire Rescue firefighter is in serious but stable condition Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:28:14 GMT /tactical-ems/miami-firefighter-suffers-medical-emergency-during-swat-medic-training /books/book-excerpt-a-paramedics-memoir C.B. Garris shares the profound satisfaction derived from a demanding yet gratifying profession dedicated to saving lives Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:03:54 GMT /books/book-excerpt-a-paramedics-memoir /tactical-ems/stop-the-bleed-offers-new-instructor-program-for-police-first-responders The new instructor program is tailored for police and other first responders seeking to teach their communities how to Stop the Bleed Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:46:16 GMT /tactical-ems/stop-the-bleed-offers-new-instructor-program-for-police-first-responders /tactical-rescue/conn-ed-physicians-sworn-in-as-states-first-tactical-police-physicians Physicians from St. Mary’s Hospital have joined Waterbury SWAT to assist officers, patients in hostile incidents Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:29:46 GMT /tactical-rescue/conn-ed-physicians-sworn-in-as-states-first-tactical-police-physicians /medical-director/trauma-surgeon-serves-as-lapd-medical-director-administers-life-saving-training-to-officers Kenji Inaba’s training helps officers on the field treat gunshot wounds and other injuries; officers in the metropolitan division undergo medical training drills every four weeks Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:56:54 GMT /medical-director/trauma-surgeon-serves-as-lapd-medical-director-administers-life-saving-training-to-officers /photo-of-the-week/articles/photo-of-the-week-ems-support-le-partners-in-capture-of-escaped-pa-convict-umbvSqPtbnJS4Akb/ VMSC’s Tactical Emergency Medical Support Unit was on the scene with law enforcement for the capture Fri, 15 Sep 2023 18:52:20 GMT /photo-of-the-week/articles/photo-of-the-week-ems-support-le-partners-in-capture-of-escaped-pa-convict-umbvSqPtbnJS4Akb/ /tactical-ems/articles/wva-senate-oks-bill-to-let-tactical-medical-professionals-with-swat-teams-carry-weapons-ZgDzwwCmM7AUoSzT/ Lead sponsor Majority Leader Tom Takubo clarified that the measure only applies to specific situations Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:46:19 GMT /tactical-ems/articles/wva-senate-oks-bill-to-let-tactical-medical-professionals-with-swat-teams-carry-weapons-ZgDzwwCmM7AUoSzT/ /tactical-ems/articles/wva-senate-panel-oks-bill-to-let-medical-professionals-with-swat-teams-carry-firearms-ASkpxsDBapKPi5Pe/ EMTs and others would be protected from civil and criminal liability while performing their duties with law enforcement Fri, 13 Jan 2023 15:34:39 GMT /tactical-ems/articles/wva-senate-panel-oks-bill-to-let-medical-professionals-with-swat-teams-carry-firearms-ASkpxsDBapKPi5Pe/ /ems-products/specialty-vehicles/articles/mich-fds-new-tactical-emergency-vehicle-to-aid-in-flood-response-active-shooter-scenes-pHk1vKNsaErHWmYp/ The truck can drive through up to 40 inches of water, in over 230 mph winds, up steep inclines and slopes, and can withstand 40,000 pounds of impact Tue, 27 Dec 2022 22:24:43 GMT /ems-products/specialty-vehicles/articles/mich-fds-new-tactical-emergency-vehicle-to-aid-in-flood-response-active-shooter-scenes-pHk1vKNsaErHWmYp/ /podcast/articles/10-best-ems1-podcasts-of-2022-YAse9fvJO0kf5MMb/ Check out the guests, the controversy and the takeaways that garnered these episodes of Inside EMS an EMS One-Stop the most listens of the year Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:25:55 GMT /podcast/articles/10-best-ems1-podcasts-of-2022-YAse9fvJO0kf5MMb/ /active-shooter/articles/officer-down-5-considerations-for-responding-to-police-emergencies-3jyVFD2TFEu5yBaB/ Be prepared for the unique challenges of law enforcement officers wounded on the job Wed, 22 Jun 2022 15:35:01 GMT /active-shooter/articles/officer-down-5-considerations-for-responding-to-police-emergencies-3jyVFD2TFEu5yBaB/ /ukraine-russia-war/articles/from-the-front-lines-of-ukraine-medical-operations-MH6yU4djvJ0uTFwa/ Rob Lawrence speaks with Stefan Korshak, senior defense correspondent for the Kiev Post Wed, 25 May 2022 19:41:09 GMT /ukraine-russia-war/articles/from-the-front-lines-of-ukraine-medical-operations-MH6yU4djvJ0uTFwa/ /shooting/articles/texas-officials-19-kids-2-adults-killed-in-school-shooting-gunman-dead-Nd82j3esEoH0ILEg/ Police and others responding to the attack broke windows to help students and teachers escape, said Lt. Christopher Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety Tue, 24 May 2022 20:34:11 GMT /shooting/articles/texas-officials-19-kids-2-adults-killed-in-school-shooting-gunman-dead-Nd82j3esEoH0ILEg/ /ukraine-russia-war/articles/lawmakers-want-us-to-set-up-field-hospitals-for-ukraine-o1Hwc5fKYBN4vke8/ The proposed medical support also includes armored ambulances and transporting some patients to a U.S. military hospital in Germany Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:58:30 GMT /ukraine-russia-war/articles/lawmakers-want-us-to-set-up-field-hospitals-for-ukraine-o1Hwc5fKYBN4vke8/ /ukraine-russia-war/articles/committee-for-tactical-emergency-casualty-care-releases-ukrainian-translations-of-guidelines-f5Ywp0ibCWDt9S4E/ A John Hopkins Medicine team helped with the medical translation Thu, 21 Apr 2022 19:31:51 GMT /ukraine-russia-war/articles/committee-for-tactical-emergency-casualty-care-releases-ukrainian-translations-of-guidelines-f5Ywp0ibCWDt9S4E/ /tactical-ems/articles/atcems-hires-first-female-tactical-medic-EZgtgpVa7XunIONP/ Clinical Specialist Micah Morgan joined the department in 2018 and immediately set a personal goal of joining the elite team Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:12:05 GMT /tactical-ems/articles/atcems-hires-first-female-tactical-medic-EZgtgpVa7XunIONP/ /shooting/articles/four-injured-in-dallas-area-school-shooting-n4mX9J4ahW8E7k13/ At least three of the injured people are students, and three of the four injured were taken to hospitals Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:54:49 GMT /shooting/articles/four-injured-in-dallas-area-school-shooting-n4mX9J4ahW8E7k13/ /tactical-ems/articles/tactical-ambulance-to-support-wyoming-swat-team-Pe7W55w00yIRkOEP/ AMR-Cheyenne put a TEMS unit wrap on an older ambulance for joint responses with the Cheyenne SWAT team Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:37:57 GMT /tactical-ems/articles/tactical-ambulance-to-support-wyoming-swat-team-Pe7W55w00yIRkOEP/ /ems-products/bleeding-control/articles/product-review-2-new-tourniquets-to-consider-Ey878otu4HutE8eq/ Keep these products in mind as you equip your trauma kit or IFAK Thu, 19 Aug 2021 13:26:04 GMT /ems-products/bleeding-control/articles/product-review-2-new-tourniquets-to-consider-Ey878otu4HutE8eq/ /trauma/articles/rookie-dc-cop-commended-for-saving-9-lives-in-first-year-on-the-job-bt0MylF17pKzUZg7/ Taylor Brandt credits her tactical emergency medical training from the department for being able to give nine people another chance at life Mon, 16 Aug 2021 14:20:01 GMT /trauma/articles/rookie-dc-cop-commended-for-saving-9-lives-in-first-year-on-the-job-bt0MylF17pKzUZg7/ /ems-products/bleeding-control/articles/public-safety-partner-education-how-to-apply-a-chest-seal-5nkfHjXVMxc6YYCz/ Police officers, arriving before EMS, can make the most impact on patient survival by assessing and treating life threats Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:51:02 GMT /ems-products/bleeding-control/articles/public-safety-partner-education-how-to-apply-a-chest-seal-5nkfHjXVMxc6YYCz/ /tactical-ems/articles/whats-in-your-tactical-medical-kit-S1SUPl1AsbaFIl2o/ When you’re on an operation and you can only take what you can carry, what do you choose? Mon, 09 Dec 2013 13:30:46 GMT /tactical-ems/articles/whats-in-your-tactical-medical-kit-S1SUPl1AsbaFIl2o/ /communications-dispatch/bystander-video-dispatch-audio-captures-n-c-shootout-that-killed-4-officers-wounded-4-others "I’ve got shots fired and an officer down," a marshal can be heard saying over police radio. "Multiple rounds are being fired at officers" Wed, 01 May 2024 14:50:13 GMT /communications-dispatch/bystander-video-dispatch-audio-captures-n-c-shootout-that-killed-4-officers-wounded-4-others /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/how-to-use-salt-to-triage-mci-patients-ioh8pD88282FDTdy/ Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident Mon, 13 May 2024 17:50:23 GMT /mass-casualty-incidents-mci/articles/how-to-use-salt-to-triage-mci-patients-ioh8pD88282FDTdy/ /ems-products/bleeding-control/articles/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-stop-the-bleed-ivvHdtSUN9Z8CnAH/ In the event of an MCI, there may be a number of victims who require immediate treatment to stop life-threatening hemorrhaging Tue, 01 May 2018 13:08:09 GMT /ems-products/bleeding-control/articles/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-stop-the-bleed-ivvHdtSUN9Z8CnAH/ /ems-products/apparel-accessories/articles/10-investments-for-tactical-medics-worth-every-penny-KP4aotpNldccqUQy/ Products designed to make your job easier that you won’t regret purchasing or upgrading Tue, 29 Jun 2021 02:09:38 GMT /ems-products/apparel-accessories/articles/10-investments-for-tactical-medics-worth-every-penny-KP4aotpNldccqUQy/