This week on RideAlong: EMT School, we’re talking terrorism, active threats, and what EMTs need to understand when an emergency scene may still be dangerous. Mike, Max, and Jonathan walk through domestic and international terrorism, CBRNE incidents, warning signs, responder safety, secondary devices, mass-casualty considerations, decontamination, and the EMT’s role during some of the most complex incidents imaginable.

We also talk through recent experiences on the ambulance, why motivation matters less than the hazards facing responders, how terrorism overlaps with HazMat and MCI operations, and why tactical medicine and additional training can help providers prepare for low-frequency, high-consequence events.

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Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Intro and EMS story time

23:50 – Medical Term of the Week: Terrorism

39:41 – CBRNE incidents and types of terrorist attacks

1:15:08 – Recognizing warning signs with OTTO

1:29:02 – TRACEM-P harms

1:39:03 – Time, distance, and shielding

1:48:06 – EMS strategy, tactics, and responder safety

2:05:30 – Emerging threats and tactical medicine

2:10:47 – Tools of the Trade: Ballistic Protection

2:28:46 – Test Prep: DKA, airway sounds, and anaphylaxis

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.

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