Tactical Paramedic

[Hmac]

I was thinking about getting my TCLEOSE and attempting to venture off into it, all of your were pd then?

We worked for the Sheriff's office as volunteers in a medical capacity only, none of us were sworn.

[Hmac]

Now that's just jacked up.

As a licensed physician, I wasn't limited. An MD is required to sign off on the Paramedics so that they could do ALS.

[chuckman]

As a licensed physician, I wasn't limited. An MD is required to sign off on the Paramedics so that they could do ALS.

Yeah, I get it.

[ST911]

Glad to see this is a forum of past spelling bee champs!

It's a good crowd. Welcome.

[cslone]

I'm a Tac Medic with a 35 man team covering ~120k residents, non-sworn. We keep a doc in the armored vehicle and I make entry with the team.

[Ouroborous]

We worked for the Sheriff's office as volunteers in a medical capacity only, none of us were sworn.

I function in the same capacity (as an EMT) while pursuing a BSN.

[TacMedic556]

Full time firefighter paramedic. Our PD put the word out that they wanted a medic on SWAT. I applied and got it, went to basic SWAT, train 10 hours per month with the team and go on every call as entry, etc. whatever the assignment may be. I carry the medic gear and am the "doc" (insurance policy) just in case. It is the best kept secret job there is. People never get it. It's always hard to explain.

"Wait, I thought you were a fireman? What? Are you a cop then? What?"

The worst part is the sh*t you get from other jealous firefighters who hate you cuz they aint you. Just tell them, "You're either SWAT or you're not......and you're not".

[Hmac]

Full time firefighter paramedic. Our PD put the word out that they wanted a medic on SWAT. I applied and got it, went to basic SWAT, train 10 hours per month with the team and go on every call as entry, etc. whatever the assignment may be. I carry the medic gear and am the "doc" (insurance policy) just in case. It is the best kept secret job there is. People never get it. It's always hard to explain.

Are you required to be armed?

[harrygill]

I am still pursuing the degree in paramedic refresher course and will apply for the job in a month. Would love to serve my job at the earliest.

[sasage]

Full time firefighter paramedic. Our PD put the word out that they wanted a medic on SWAT. I applied and got it, went to basic SWAT, train 10 hours per month with the team and go on every call as entry, etc. whatever the assignment may be. I carry the medic gear and am the "doc" (insurance policy) just in case. It is the best kept secret job there is. People never get it. It's always hard to explain.

"Wait, I thought you were a fireman? What? Are you a cop then? What?"

The worst part is the sh*t you get from other jealous firefighters who hate you cuz they aint you. Just tell them, "You're either SWAT or you're not......and you're not".

Are you IAFF?