Understanding Ballistic PPE for First Responders

North American Rescue

Recorded April 4, 2024 | Watch Now!

Medical First Responders are facing unprecedented threats to personal safety in increasingly dangerous environments, while providing patient care. Protect yourself, while maintaining the range of motion required to do your job efficiently. As First Responders engaged in Rescue Task Force protocols, you require protection that is optimized for your duties, yet offers the greatest area of protection from ballistic threats. Decision makers must understand the basics of the many body armor options that are available to make the right choice for personal or department needs. In this webcast, David Rice from North American Rescue will dive into some of the basic terminology associated with ballistic equipment and will review the statistics regarding the most common threats facing EMS and Fire Rescue. Armed with this information, you’ll be prepared to make an informed decision for the ballistic protection that you choose.

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