Tactical Paramedics

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For anyone interested in ETF and RTF Paramedics,

This is from the US Department of Homeland Security, July 2016.

Although American, I believe our departmental chiefs will be giving it a serious read,

Active Shooter / Hostile Event ( ASHE ) Guide. July, 2016.
http://www.interagencyboard.org/sites/default/files/publications/IAB%20Active%20Shooter%20%26%20Hostile%20Event%20Guide.pdf

Although Toronto has had ETF Paramedics since 1996, any non-tactical Paramedic can be assigned to a Rescue Task Force at any time,
"Where Tactical Paramedics are not available, non-tactical Paramedics may be assigned to ETF police incidents."

Anyone familiar with targeted response times knows what that means. 

Regarding Ballistic PPE for Paramedics,
"BPPE for non-law enforcement responders is a contentious topic, and must be a local decision."

 

[mariomike]

Saw this on, "The official Instagram of the New York City Fire Department: Responding to and mitigating an active shooter event will challenge first responders."
https://www.instagram.com/p/BIlXPT0jk-_/?hl=en

( The Paramedic wears an orange helmet, the Firefighter wears a black helmet. )

A comment reads, "Sadly what you see in this nice calm photo of FDNY active shooter training will not mirror real life."

Also,

Tactical Paramedics in Ontario,

"As one of 24 advanced care paramedics with Ontario Provincial Police’s (OPP) Tactical Emergency Medical Service (TEMS), Shawn Pranger knows exactly what it means to have someone’s back.

It’s his job to go into a hot zone and treat injuries at the scene of high-risk and emergency situations, like an active shooter, alongside the OPP’s tactical troops.

“If we’re responding to an active shooter in an apartment building, we’re right behind the stack with the guys going through the door,” says Pranger. “If anyone gets hurt or injured, we’re right there ready to respond immediately.”

The TEMS team are true experts in pre-hospital care. Each member is a full-time paramedic with an Ontario Emergency Medical Service (EMS), practising their skills five days a week. They work for the OPP on their days off."
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/gazette/paramedic-advantage

That's 24 Paramedics in Ontario working full-time for their municipalities, who are part-time Tactical Paramedics with the OPP on their days off.

The story discusses Active Shooter. I would be interested in what their targeted response times are for those calls.