EMS RTF Training Objectives 

1. Understand the RTF Concept and Mission

• Define the purpose and structure of a Rescue Task Force.
• Explain the integration of EMS, fire, and law enforcement in RTF operations.
• Describe operational zones (Hot, Warm, Cold) and EMS roles in each.

2. Operational Readiness and Safety

• Demonstrate proper donning and doffing of ballistic PPE.
• Apply principles of cover, concealment, and situational awareness.
• Identify and mitigate threats in dynamic environments.

3. Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC)

• Perform life-saving interventions under TECC protocols:
  • Tourniquet application
  • Wound packing
  • Airway management
  • Chest seals
• Use the MARCH algorithm for rapid trauma assessment.

4. SALT Triage Implementation

• Sort patients using global sorting (walking, purposeful movement, still).
• Assess individual patients using key criteria (respiratory effort, perfusion, mental status).
• Apply lifesaving interventions during triage (e.g., control bleeding, open airway).
• Assign appropriate triage categories (Immediate, Delayed, Minimal, Expectant, Dead).
• Use SALT triage tags or systems effectively in the field.

5. Movement and Extraction Techniques

• Coordinate with law enforcement for safe casualty extraction.
• Demonstrate patient movement techniques under threat.
• Use evacuation equipment (e.g., litters, drag devices) efficiently.

6. Communication and Coordination

• Operate interoperable radios and communication systems.
• Relay triage and treatment information clearly to command and receiving facilities.
• Participate in unified command and understand ICS roles.

7. Scenario-Based Training and Stress Inoculation

• Engage in realistic simulations involving active threats and mass casualties.
• Apply SALT triage and TECC under time pressure and stress.
• Conduct after-action reviews to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

8. Legal, Ethical, and Psychological Considerations

• Understand legal protections and scope of practice in hostile environments.
• Discuss ethical challenges in triage and resource allocation.
• Recognize and manage responder stress and psychological trauma.