Tactical Medic Team

The Forsyth County EMS Tactical Medic Team was formed in 2002 and provides medical support to Winston-Salem and Kernersville police departments’ Special Enforcement teams during training and illegal situations, as they arise. The Medics on the team have completed a 160 hour TEMS course.  The course provides the medics with the procedures and tactics of Law Enforcement “Special Teams”. The Team has also completed a 56 hour “Basic SWAT course”.  The medics on the team train an average of 24-30 hours a month and attend specialized training inside and outside of Forsyth County. The Tactical Medic Team currently consists of one medic who holds the rank of Captain and is also the team leader, and four medics that hold the rank of Corporal.

The Forsyth County EMS Tactical Team also has two tactical physicians that are on-call 24/7 should special needs or orders arise. The physicians also respond to call-outs and remain in the command post as medical command. The physicians also attend training with the Tactical Team. All members of the tactical team are certified at the Haz-mat Operations level and can operate in hazards such as meth labs that require a level-A response. Try outs are held on an as needed basis. Try outs are open to any medic that has been with FCEMS for at least one year. The team provides on the spot skilled medical treatment to law enforcement personnel, victims, perpetrators and the public without delay should the need arise. The team has full tactical gear such as ballistic vest, gas mask, ballistic helmets and a variety of medical equipment at their disposal.  Team members are not sworn law enforcement officer and do not carry firearms, but are trained to secure and “make safe” a variety of weapons. The FCEMS Tactical Medic Team strives to bring “Top Notch” medical care at a moments notice and will hold themselves to a higher standard of care at all times.