TEMS Special Operations Vehicle - Tour
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2023
- The Special Operations Response Team (SORT) is responsible for attaching paramedics with two SWAT teams, search and rescue, dive rescue, and high angle rescue. The SORT response vehicle is a custom designed to meet the unique needs of EMS special operations in Colorado. This video is a full walk through/tour of this truck and the gear it carries.
As a search and rescue tec and a volunteer firefighter I will say that seeing a truck like that on scene sure makes us feel much safer. Great rig and thank you and your team for all you do.
Cool
Amazing how much gear you fit into that space. I do wish rural EMS in the US would start carrying the vac mats which are so beloved in the rest of the world.
Vac mats are great in the right setting. Unfortunately they are pretty useless for austere work because they get destroyed so quickly.
I think it is as always: it depends.
Vac mats are very, very different.
I used one type that could be punctured in the bedroom of the patient. And it was not possible to carry the patient with it without a stretcher underneath.
The new vac mats we use now are much heavier.
But: very rigid on the under side
Head fixation possibility
And you can carry the patient with it.
And, don't be surprised, it's more expensive ;-)
@@PrepMedicwhat is the name brand of the job shirt you’re wearing? I’ve been looking for one like that but sadly only finding cheap stuff that doesn’t last
as an EMT from germany I can say vac mats are way better than spineboards in like 99% of all callouts. And if you look into modern studies, its ot even suggested to transport a spine trauma on spineboards for longer periods of times because of the natural shape of the spine. we use spineboard only for emergency evacs out of a car or for disc prolapses anymore.
@@samm8901 Crye Precision is the shirt he's wearing in the video. Same with pants.
I take my TEMS class in October, so stoked. Michigan paramedic here 🤙🏼
Dude, those sunglasses and that thing over your mouth makes you look so badass.
You should talk stories or anecdotes about your job.
oh man, if only I could. Its hard to discuss things like that with privacy laws.
if i tell you, i kill you, i mean😂
Never heard from that concept of a "special medical team" that get's attached as a medical module to other units. Like the idea, though. I like how that standard utility box is built internally. While a normal Ambulance might be better at transporting a patient, your truck surely is able to go where a normal ambulance can't. Might be really helpful in a SAR situation one day.
And I am impressed, that the city (or whoever is paying for you guys) gives you equipment for different scenarios (like SAR, water rescue etc). Where I come from, the equipment is mostly "standard" and you get a for example a helmet that can do everything somehow but not much right.
I wonder how this "bring your own gear" is done. Is there some kind of "list" or spreadsheet or something where you can find out some stuff? Like this has to be of color x, has to be tested to standard y and so on? And what also gets me: what about if you bring your own gear and it gets destroyed while on duty. Will you get some kind of compensation or is that at own risk?
Glad you got your hands on a TT Medic backpack. I've had my eyes on a Pack MK II for a minute.
As a paramedic in Ottawa and a member of the parmedic special operations division, I must say I’m impressed
Very nice setup. I'd be drooling over some of the gear y'all have and how it is stored. Tactical medicine has come a long way since 1994. Thanks for what y'all do.
Thanks you for this video. And one "Hello" from Madrid, Spain
that looks pretty much like the QRU's where i live, minus the roll cage, meds, and the ability to transport if needed. those rigs do not have to be fancy, they just need to get you where you need to be. great video as always!
Nice rig. Thanks for the tour!
The dude that made that cage is one talented dude! Great video!
I have enjoyed watching this channel grow.
This is definitely something I’d be interested in . I start my EMT course in March.
Such a cool rig!
We use the Zoll X series in my ambulance service in the UK, great bit of kit 👍
Yeah, Zoll seems pretty standard. We use the basic Zoll defibs in the police but definitely need more of them
Sweet rig!
Aye yo Sam’s looking pretty jacked
Awesome video! I'm studying as an EMT at Front Range. Any tips for how to get into a team like SORT? Different certs and level of training?
Love it one of you better video love what you do 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️🔥❗️
More videos like this or even a ride along or body cam footage please ✅✅💪🏽💪🏽
Thanks for what you do! Are you guys allowed to carry when on calls for wildlife, and or backup with swat?
We need this in big states and it needs to be its own unit
Have you ever thought about having a cassette-based system for meds? In my area they are restocked by the hospitals with the nearest expiring date right on the front and they're sealed with tags
Special Medical Teams do carry firearms as well? That's a pretty cool new concept to me! Great setup!
Can you do a video on what you carry in your daily vehicle?
Man I’d love to PM you about the actual agency you work for because it sounds like a great place to work and doing a lot of things I enjoy doing.
quick question...if you guys base out with swat most of the time as mentioned around the 8th minute mark, does that mean that there is a possiblity you guys would be armed aswell, or since you guys are EMS you are not allowed to be armed?
Please don’t mind me, I’m just over here breaking my leg just so I can get a ride in this beautiful truck
Can you do more videos like that of your different jobs are used trucks and stuff please and thank you prep medic
Nice cook out Sam 😅
This was a really interesting video! Seems like a very niche part of EMS. But it still looks like your vehicle is equipped for a wide range of missions. I guess there is A LOT of man hours of training behind what you guys do. Especially if calls are as diverse as they appear from this video.
No idea if we have something similar over here in Scandinavia, I'm not in EMS. We probably don't though. But I believe it could be useful. Lots of mountainous regions here, much like in Colorado.
EMT education in Norway is 4 years full time education.
I think the U.S. demand 120 houers course to qalefy as Emt. And ofcource no boat or air ambulance.
That's how "advanced" U.S. EMS is.
@@andersrefstad8235 I was refering to the wide range of mission types a vehicle (and crew) like that might be depolyed to. So not regular ambulance workers/emt. Nor the education itself really. But rather the training needed to comfortably be able to fill that many different roles. From what I gather, Norwegian emts don't do a lot of climbing for instance. Nor are there tactical vehicles like that.
As far as I know, fire or helicopter rescue deals with that stuff. And even then, the doctors you might have on board an air ambulance for instance, are not usually lowered down from the helo. You have specially designated rescue workers for that.
Correct me if I'm wrong though. Not in EMS like I said.
@@andersrefstad8235 And, I should add, don't we have ambulance workers as well? That's like two years in highschool, and a couple of years doing some practical work.
Then above that are paramedics.
@@enyalius
The day we had practical exam, rescue class the first of 5 stations they had fun with us. 10 meters over the ground there was a "skydiver" dingeling in a tree...
(Edit: Ofc. He (a real person) was injured in neck and spine, not alert) At the start of the test we was given a car with a backboard and a stanard bag, a map and a compass. From there you got a map grid. Forget GPS ! The first station was 200 meters from anny roade.) Get him down safely. 2 person crew, a bag with ropes, slings, carabins, harnress, Wery basic equipment.
@@andersrefstad8235 Sounds sort of fun. You a paramedic or the equivalent of EMT? Or some other designation perhaps.
I think if that was a power wagon with that cap it would be the perfect overlanding vehicle!
Can you do a video on how to use the zoll series x monitor?
I am curious, I just turned 19, and this is a thought I have the past few years, do you think someone will ever come out with am accurate paramedic-approved phone or tablet ECG monitor obviously can't defib (at least I do not see a way that could work) but could see the ECG with even major updates to what there currently is. I am asking because medics in some areas already use phones or tablets for everything from messaging medical center, to paperwork, telehealth video chat with a medic center (rare but heard of it) and so much more (given a reduction in the amount of gear to actually need to be carried).
What video laryngoscope do y’all use? My agency is looking for new ones to start carrying, but is a smaller compact case. Any suggestions?
That truck could use a spoiler or wind deflector on the top of the cab. That massive box must have insane windresistance. Just to increase milage and speed.
Will most likely get better mpg’s then an empty bed
Compared to an ambulance this thing is super aerodynamic 😂. In all seriousness though we don’t really need to go that fast. Even lights and sirens we arnt just flooring the pedal.
Is the vehicle equipped with an extended range fuel tank?
Just started the video so I’m not sure if it’s covered but any reason why the vehicle is unmarked?
Do you wear those black shades with all your gear together?
Hey @prepmedic what is the FDE bag you have that was store in your hiki n g pack in backseat? Thx
That was a fairly small kit for your video laryngoscope. What are you using?
We use king vision on ground and McGrath on flights
I’m interested in that flashlight In the door. Is that a C or D cell? And is it 2 or 3 cell?
Can you intubate? I saw you have a VL scope so I'm assuming but so little O2 on board seems less than ideal, can you talk about that a little please? Nice video, thanks!
Unless he is a MD or nurse anesthesist I don't think he can
@luisfelipe6368 yes. We can intubate.
@@luisfelipe6368IDK where you're from, but here in the States, intubation is a standard skill for paramedics.
8:22 why not red light? Isn’t that better for retaining night vision & keeping light pollution down?
Great video, something that would help you 1,000% Buy an Elk or Large game hand cart. Holds 500lbs and all terrain.
ngl i thought that this video is an lspdfr gameplay from the thumbnail 😅
Looks like a great under cover assault vehicle.
How do you join a unit like this.
What glasses are you rocking? They look sick!
They are my running glasses. They are Smiths but I forget the model
thanks Sam!@@PrepMedic
Basically US version of UK's HART Teams (SORT in scotland)
You do stand out You just need your M-4 AND NIGHT VISION
hahaha right
Are you a sworn police officer and are you armed? Im not sure how tactical medics work
For respiratory due y'all use ijells or do y'all use King airways?
ET Tubes. IGELS as backup
The flashing light equivalent of a jacked up truck.
Do you carry a fire arm on swat calls?
How does the vehicle and equipment get funded if you serve several agencies? Do you get any funding for your personal kit?
We are part of a large, not for profit hospital system who operates the team at a financial loss.
@@PrepMedic That is nice that the system provides the resources to all the specialized teams! How many members rotate "call"
@johne1653 13 of us at the moment
What brand of pants are those? I work in EMS and would love the front thigh pockets!
They are Vertx. Code prepmed will get you some money off
No AC in medical module, I suppose? Can just imagine how it heats up...
damn, your like a driving field base
your cool
Do you need to have your paramedic to be on a fire line?
No. You can be an EMT but they are not as in demand and you won’t make as much money.
I am asking from the country of Philippines. I aspire to go out of the country and be an EMT abroad. Is having a 4year med related course a requirement to be hired as an EMT in America?
EMT is a certificate, not a degree. As long as you complete an EMT course and pass the exam you're good.
I am an EMT here at Manila, I must say most of our AEMTs and Paramedics took their licensing, certifications, and schooling abroad, completely different from their undergrad degrees.
Hey Prep! Is the route to get into this through PD or FD?
In my case, neither.
@@PrepMedicwhat would *typically* be the route to go then
@@migb8512become paramedic, gain experience, join service that offers what you’re looking for 🤷♂️
What's the call volume for this unit?
I don't know exactly what we are running but it's somewhere between 100-200 calls a year
@@PrepMedicThat's a lot but Colorado is outdoor heaven. Do you get a lot of calls for dirtbike and adventure bike riders who crashed?
do you take a fire arm just incase anything happens forbid it shouldnt
Who came up with this setup? It seems to me very specialized. l In other parts of the world there are standards for Ambulance/Rescue Vehicles. Do you have standards in the US? Or is this some sort of private vehicle? I am a bit confused.
Yup, we are standardized by state. That's what he was referring to when he mentioned the city ambulances. This setup is for a specific aplication. Tactical EMS. I was surprised by the absence of a trauma bag though. It is a standard on most ambulances. You have an ALS (the black one) and a BLS trauma bag 🤷♂️
There is no national standard and yes, this is a specialized set up as we are a specialized team. While we make sure we are equipped with similarly to our 911 counterparts we are free to organize our vehicles to meet our mission in the most efficient way possible
So how do you get the job
Did he say anything about Narcan or did I miss it ?
10:40
Do TEMS medics go through the same training as military medics?
Are you talking about the military qualification type stuff, or medical specific training? TEMS medics normally get their "tactical" training so they can integrate with SWAT teams and the like, but it's condensed and basic. They don't typically get any firearms training like a military medic would. They aren't clearing rooms and fighting their way to a patient like a USAF Pararescue PJ...
Civilian medics are typically trained to a higher level of medical care than most military medics, there are exceptions though.
@@Cortexian ok, thank you
Is there a difference between Tac Medic and TEMS
Nothing. TEMS stands for tactical emergency medical service.
Hi Sam it was good to see your new video. You may not know, but they do make a 12-volt air conditioner if you want to put one in. Also, I was surprised to see you with the cop mustache. The reason cops have a mustache is it is a cover-up for a poor self-image. I think you are so smart and successful you don't need it to fit in.
what the hell are you talking about
thanks@@TacticalTirpitzle
Where is the pants from and what type of pants are they
Vertx pants. Code PrepMed will get you a discount.
@@PrepMedic ty
How manny years full time education to be EMT in USA ? (here 4 years. Paramedic is EMT Ed. + 2 years fulltime job, and 3 years at universety).
In the US, you can become a certified EMT in 2-3 months
@@cooperdort
Is that 2 - 3 months Full time education, EMS Only ?
Anyone interested in ambulance safety / design should look for "ronald rolfsen design" ..!
how do i get on a tems team?
Get your EMT->get your paramedic -> get hired at an agency that has a TEMS team->get brought on the TEMS team.
Never miss an opportunity to call something “Special Operations” 😂
It’s quite literally what it’s called and what most public safety groups name teams that do a variety of special assignments. What would you call it? Special assignment unit? Odd jobs rescue group?
Hey Prep, have you thought about setting up a patron? So that the community can help you buy equipment and other things for your videos, so that you don’t have to pay out of pocket for whenever you want to buy a 50 dollar Quick Clot Combat Gauze XD
What shirt are you wearing?
Vertx combat shirt. Code PrepMed will save you some money.
It´s not "Soll" - it´s "Tsoll"....
Get some.
they should allow yall to carry a firearm even with being with the swat team if you need a helmet and a plate carrier I would want to defend myself if you have to
Are you carrying a firearm in this position?
No, from my understanding he works for a private hospital and their policies prevent them from carrying firearms
@@calvinzielinski213 I watched the video but I think I missed if he’s working for a police department or the hospital while in this truck. Thank you!
These guys must work with PJs from time to time.
yeah a lot of the time your sleeping and then BOOM call and you don't have time to change
Bro the thumbnail looks like GTA with god graphics
Who cares about the truck. Talk more about that amazing mustache.😎 You just got off the set of Top Gun 3? haha
I don't understand the multicam and the ranger green and the unmarked truck you are public service not cia lol for safety shouldn't you guys have hi-viz colors?
We wear the uniform of the agencies we work with. It’s not great to be a highlighter in the stack making entry into a house or doing a fugitive search through the mountains.
Bruh thats exactly what i want to do but just with an armed swat team.
man that truck is sexy, just needs a dometic ac on it
I like the truck. However, it would never make it in Louisiana without air conditioning.
Are you allowed to carry a gun
Interesting that you carry no form of self defense, considering the areas and situations you operate in.
We are unsworn and work for a hospital system. No firearms per their policy. Not my favorite but not entirely uncommon for TEMS.
@@PrepMedicthat really sucks
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💤 😴
Interesting, looks like that thing has red FLT license plates. It should have green GVT plates. Also, if it is funded by the tax-payers, why blur them out?
It’s not funded by tax payers and it’s not a government team.
What are you I thought this was a medical emergency response channel 😆
Sounds like a couple FTEs that cost thectaxpayers a lot each year.
Also spunds like Colorado iis getting too violent, especially in the search and rescue arena.
For starters, I work for a private not for profit hospital system that contracts with PD, Sheriff, SAR, Dive and wildland for free (our service actually takes a loss by supplying this team) it doesn’t cost tax payers a dime. Second, SWAT medicine is one part of what we do, it’s not like we are walking around in armor on SAR calls with a bunch of cops. And third, I worked as a SWAT medic in central Iowa. Just because you were not aware of resources like ours before a video like this, doesn’t mean they don’t exist.
Ngl se like this was a waste of your cities tax dollars.
Oh dang…. You mean a private not for profit hospital system who operates this team at a financial loss and supplies the service free of charge to municipal agencies is a waste of tax dollars? I clearly need to take an economics class
I'm a paramedic and nurse moving to Colorado in 3 weeks and would love to get into this job. Do you have any agency recommendations and where to look them up in colorado? @PrepMedic
UCHealth EMS
what a waste of money
Lol what makes you say that?
Wast of money until you need it. Just like lawyers, skilled workers, or insurance. Then you are glad that they are around.
Aye yo Sam’s looking pretty jacked