Tactical EMS / TEMS
The Tactical EMS / TEMS topic area gives officers 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.
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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
Police officers need to be able to apply the right combination of tactics to maintain or restore peace and personally survive while doing it
While in-person training and public outreach events have been postponed this year, social media is a great platform to discuss the importance of hemorrhage control
Most of the killings tragically involve a definable list of deadly tactical errors
The past speaks to us, if we only listen, and teaches us critical lessons about dealing with highly mobile killers
Life-threatening hemorrhages are a huge threat to officers who have been injured in the line of duty
The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care had previously only recommended three tourniquets in its guidelines
Implementing a flexible response policy is key to effective management of critical events
While the ‘FBI Miami shootout’ is best known for its influence on the development of better ammunition for law enforcement, there are other important lessons to learn
The bill would require paramedics to obtain a concealed-weapons license and to complete LE-established training and deployment practices
The wound treatment videos Joe Gomez watched on YouTube led to him saving a YouTube employee’s life
Law enforcement and the public they serve benefit every day from advances developed in military research
Delmar Bethlehem EMS helped outfit Bethlehem Police Department cruisers with medical kits filled with emergency medical supplies
After attending this federally funded training, officers have a much better chance of helping themselves or another officer in a gunshot trauma scenario
At Urban Shield, a Las Vegas Metro PD SWAT commander shared key takeaways from the police response to the massacre
The most critical deficiency in active shooter response is in the area of leadership – specifically, command and control
An armored vehicle is like any police tool – personnel need to engage in realistic training to master the equipment before responding to a real call
There are many reasons why police officers should get certified in first aid and CPR – saving the lives of those you love is first on the list
In this free eBook, you’ll learn best practices to effectively respond to a variety of mass gathering events
Here’s how to integrate the NFPA 3000 Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response Program standard into your agency’s training and response plans
Following the horrific Parkland school shooting, a renewed discussion is occurring over the strategy and tactics around solo officer active shooter response
In the event of an MCI, there may be a number of victims who require immediate treatment to stop life-threatening hemorrhaging
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Cpl. Seth Kelly underwent surgery Thursday, a day after authorities said the 13-year veteran likely saved his own life by applying a tourniquet to his leg
10 deputies are now certified to provide enhanced medical care prior to fire and EMS arrival on scene
With increasing public expectation that police officers will render care on scene, what is the interface of law enforcement and prehospital care?
The Tactical Hemorrhage Control Trainer (THCT) is designed to help train LEOs to respond to trauma such as gunshot wounds and crushing injuries
The Las Vegas shooting demonstrated that the true first responders are those in attendance when an incident takes place
