C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident Management

Today’s episode takes a close look at how police, fire, and EMS come together to form Rescue Task Forces (RTFs) and why true interagency teamwork is essential for saving lives during high-risk incidents. The episode emphasizes that successful RTF deployment depends on much more than just assembling personnel; it requires careful pre-deployment briefings, clear communication about roles and expectations, and a unified approach to movement and safety as the team enters potentially dangerous environments.Before deploying, RTF members -comprised of both law enforcement officers and fire/EMS personnel – must understand who is responsible for medical decisions and who controls team movement. Law enforcement provides security and directs the team's movement, while medical personnel focus on triage and patient care; both elements must trust each other and communicate constantly to adapt to changing threats and patient needs.The episode also highlights the importance of sequencing and structure. RTFs are not sent in u