Guideline 1-850 - Rescue Task Force

CMH EMS & MIH Protocols


Scope:

LicenseVolunteerCareerCMH
EMDNAYesNA
EMRYesYesNA
EMTYesYesYes
AEMTYesYesYes
RNYesYesYes
MedicYesYesYes
CPYesYesYes

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EMD:

EMR:

EMT:

AEMT:

RN

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Change Log:

DateLink to
previous
version
Description of change
12/29/14pdfAdded placeholder for this protocol.
04/14/15Renamed this protocol from Tactical Response to High-Threat Response.
05/31/15Re-worded indications for TXA for better clarity.
08/06/15Changed law enforcement officer to threat elimination specialist to encompass other threats such as hazmat.
12/02/15pdfAdded comment that crews should enter high-threat situations in coordination with incident command.
07/20/16pdfAdded comment to operate on VTAC12. Added EMD section for dispatching according to tiers. Added comment to integrate with unified command. Reduced minimum TES assigned to RTF from two to one.
09/22/17pdfClarify tier two dispatching for notifiying all supervisors.
10/16/17Added comment to wear reflective apparel. Removed E from MARCHE. Added comment to stop all active bleeding before LR bolus.
04/04/20pdfAdded content (without substantive modification) from old Protocol 6-085 - High-Threat Response.
10/07/20Renamed all policies to guidelines.
06/06/21pdfMoved to emsprotocols.online
12/01/21Updated link to TXA.
03/19/23Changed links for LR.

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