The Plymouth Ambulance
Tactical Team (PATEMS) was established in June of 2000. This
tactical service was established in 1996 by The Montgomery
Hospital Paramedics. In June of 2000 the two services merged
and the team was re-structured. Additional personnel had been
added to help support the many police departments we currently
serve. PATEMS currently offers 13 trained entry level
operators, 2 MTOC's (command post liaisons)
and our Squad Physician ( Medical Director) who is Military
trained and CONTOMS certified. The Medical Director
will respond to all call outs to offer direct medical command on
scene, this also adds a unique twist if further advanced care is
required by an MD. Our affiliations are wide spread supporting
the Plymouth Police Tactical Team, Norristown Police ERT and
CMCERT Tactical Team (which is comprised of 9 different
Townships and Boroughs that make one team located in Central
Montgomery County).
Purpose:
PATEMS is a select group of paramedics trained and equipped
to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care in tactical
environments, such as hostage/barricade situations, high risk
warrants and any other adverse situation involving law
enforcement and /or rescue operations where standard emergency
medical service units are inappropriate.
Requirements: Active
member of Plymouth Ambulance, three years (3) as a paramedic
with uninterrupted medical command in Montgomery County, with
scheduled street time no less than 12 hours per month.
Successful pass of the
interview process by the Tactical Board Members, which includes
approval by all members of Board.
Successful completion of an
established physical agility test. (Medical problems and /or
allergies must receive special evaluation due to strenuous
physical activity and exposure to tear gases.)
Attend at least a
combination of 70% of all training sessions, callouts, and team
meetings during a calendar year.
To contact us
TacticalTeam@PlymouthAmbulance.org
Further information about
Tactical EMS training go to :
www.TacticalElement.cc
