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Comment by Tim Zagorski on August 3, 2009 at 10:45am

Rob,
In NM, AZ and West TX we use the Arizona START Triage (Simple Triage And Rapid Transport) system. I would be interested in the RAM tag to be able to compare and see if we are missing anything. You can email me directly at ziggy@region2ems.com .

Comment by Lt. Timothy Filbeck on August 1, 2009 at 11:55pm

does anyone from georgia have a medical protocol for swat that can be emailed, invfilbeck@aol.com thanks

Comment by Rob Robbins on July 15, 2009 at 3:46pm

As a former CONTOMS Instructor...old school EMT-T and "pre-active shooter scenario era," is RAM a lost art? I left TEMS and a consulting/contractor paramedic with the US CAMO Team (United States Counter Assault Medical Operations Team) when I entered post graduate school, and have been reading some of the discussions and just curious. In 1997 following the North Hollywood Shootout we developed a RAM triage tag....does this Triage Tag exit anymore? Let me know! And if anyone is interested in getting a copy of this old school triage tag let me know.

Comment by Tim on July 14, 2009 at 9:15pm

Hi,
Wondering if anyone can help - heading across the water to your side of the paddock around the start of September and would like to know if there are any contacts in the Denver area to catch up with and have a look around?
Also, will be in the Jacksonville area around the 12/13th September and possibly Linville on the 24th September.
If so great. Hope everyone's well.

Comment by EMSDoc on June 10, 2009 at 10:20am

Hey all, I just wanted to advise you of summer training opportunities with Tac-Med.

Tactical Operator Medical Skills Program -- Basic.

July 9-12 and Sept 24-27

TOMSP-Basic is a 4 day hands on intensive program designed to train medical and tactical providers how to integrate basic and advanced medical skills into the tactical environment. The program not only covers the technical skills required to provide life-saving care under fire, but also covers the equally important "behind the scenes" topics of medical intelligence, preventive medicine, occupational health, and sports medicine. Morning didactic sessions are followed up with all interactive afternoon activities designed to encourage student learning and education.

For more information e-mail dneubert@tac-med.org or check out http://www.tac-med.org.

Other courses are also available, please check out our website for course listings, pictures, testimonials, and faculty bios.

Comment by Center for Tactical Medicine on June 7, 2009 at 9:51pm

Subject: CONTOMS EMT-Tactical Course - July 13-17, 2009

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the U.S. Park Police, in cooperation with the TRUE Research Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, are pleased to announce the return of the Counter Narcotics and Terrorism Operational Medical Support (CONTOMS) Program.
For nearly 20 years, CONTOMS has provided nationally-recognized, evidence-based courses in tactical medical support of law enforcement and military operations. CONTOMS is dedicated to providing a solid foundation of knowledge and skill for tactical medical providers supporting local, state, and federal missions.
An EMT-Tactical provider course will be offered July 13-17, 2009 in Alexandria, VA. For more information, visit the CONTOMS website at www.trueresearch.org/contoms

Comment by Eric on April 23, 2009 at 2:05pm

Hey, here are some links to some good spots to talk about Tactical Medicine. It is full of guys who have been OCONUS with the Conventional and Un-Conventional Units. The Medical Areas have a lot of good info, it should help those of you are really into Austere and TCCC.

http://lightfighter.net/eve

http://www.socnet.com/

Comment by Eric on April 21, 2009 at 4:12pm

Dreams do not change reality, I am sure she could be just as brave, just as smart, does not change the physical makeup of men vs woman. You guys ignore science and biology all you want for you feel good, touchy feely PC silliness, but in the end, that is all it is, PC silliness. I have yet to see one woman on a SWAT Team who had to meet the same standards as the men, it is called gender norming, let's be honest, a lot of the SWAT Teams just use the Cooper Standards with some shooting, hardly much of a test. Do not even get me started on what I have seen in the service, anyway, point is moot, I was just being honest, not doing the false bravado, PC, "you go girl" BS. I have no doubt she or any woman will make a great medic, just do not want one in the house since she can't drag me out if I get shot or wrestling with someone upon entry, that is the real world, not the PC one.

Comment by LT Terry Sinclair on April 21, 2009 at 9:20am

Sabrina,
“Work towards your dream never give up!”
That’s what I told my daughter!
It is all about heart not about how strong you are. I have seen some of the strongest guys drop out of SEAL training and Ranger training.
You go in as a team and you need to know everyone's weakness and know everyone’s strengths so you adapt and over come. That’s what we had to do when women came into the fire service, law enforcement, and women in the Armed forces everyone has a place and they need to just do there job and do it to the best of there ability.
Wish you the best!
Terry

Comment by Eric on April 19, 2009 at 9:12am

Ugh, you folks just do not get it. I never said she couldn't do it just that I do not think woman should do it on a SWAT Team or be in direct combat in the Military. I even offered to give as much info as possible, but to this day I have yet to see a woman in a Tactical Environment who was there on her own merits. It was ALWAYS related to PC or needs of the service, the standards are different but they want to do the same job.

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