EMS providers are tasked with the extremely challenging job of maintaining public safety while promoting public health and injury management. To perform effectively in the tactical EMS (TEMS) arena, they need the right equipment and protection, including tactical body armor, ballistic shields, lightweight response bags, and even protective vehicles.
If your EMS agency is like most fire and law enforcement agencies across the country, budgets are tight and often shrinking, with many priorities competing for available funds. This guide provides considerations for purchasing, equipping, implementing, and funding armored rescue vehicles.
This EMS1 How to Buy Armored Rescue Vehicles Guide is a starting point for the several months-long procurement process.
Included in this guide:
- Key considerations before purchasing armored rescue vehicles, ensuring you understand your agency’s specific needs and the capabilities of different vehicles.
- Top implementation strategies, helping you integrate armored rescue vehicles effectively into your operations.
- Essential questions to ask vendors, enabling you to gather all necessary information for informed purchasing decisions.
- A directory of armored rescue vehicle companies, providing a comprehensive list of reputable suppliers.
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