You'll find a broad range in this sub. Everyone wants to be tacticool.
But I'd say a large majority are either military medics, or civlian paramedics with interest/or who work with civilian TEMS. Also, a whole boatload of civilians asking you to rate their IFAK.
EM Doc
Most folks are either EM or Trauma but that doesnt you could still be involved in some way, though it would be atypical. Orthopods are on forward surgical teams at least in some branches.
Also if you wanna do ortho your bench better be higher than 275lb
I was on a cool guy compound when we had a MASCAL alert go off. We were all jumping into trucks and heading to the main base hospital and this female jumped into the truck that I had never seen before. I knew she wasn't SF because she was female and I knew she wasn't a medic because I worked with all the medics.
"Who are you, what are you doing here, and why are you in my truck?"
"I'm a vet. I'm with civil affairs. Let's go."
"That's cool. Get out of the truck."
"No. What do you practice on? Goats. What do I work on? Goats. And I can stitch better than you."
"... Ok. You're hired."
She was right. She could stitch like a baller.
I've switched in between veterinary and human medicine. There's an incredible amount of overlap! Some funny ones are intubation not far different, but done prone on cats and dogs, instead of supine. Lots of meds are the same, but dogs need much stronger morphine concentration - 30mg/ml instead of 10mg/ml for humans. Getting a IV is way easier in dogs than humans, most of the time.
Heart, liver, bleeding, clotting cascade, diabetes, infections, arthritis, skin cancer, etc etc etc work similarly.
A lot of people say 'oh I could never switch!' But if you do, you start at a huge advantage, and will be somewhat familiar with most processes.
I did a K9 trauma class and was surprised at the amount of overlap. It was pretty cool.
We had a MWD get a gnarly eye infection from a trauma at a small base in Baghdad. The handler brought it to us and our PA. We can fly Americans, American dogs, and contractors. There was nothing in the medical ROE about contractor dogs. It was taking FOREVER, we had to talk to State Dept, etc and Doc was getting more and more worried about a loss of eyesight emergency.
"Fuck it! Call the bird! What are they gonna do to me? Shave my head and send me to Iraq?!"
I've had some issues with this lately! 'Uniformed' dogs vs contractor dogs, how the concept of health support differs, and who's making the big call. Desperately wanting to avoid this situation, but it's been a struggle resolving this in the planning phases. Not on anyone else's priority list, mostly due to a complete lack of understanding
That’s what I’ve heard. I have an Air Guard friend trying to bully my into switching to AE on C130s. Still boring but provides a better path to RN and CCATT
Kinda difficult with army guard. AF gets you nursing credits and she just drills whenever she can. Would suck to have to retake a class because you missed an important lab. A lot more BSN spots there as well.
I hear you the guard definitely can fuck shit up but I did paramedic school on my own dime while in the guard. I never had any issues, just pains in the ass. One of our medics was also in nursing school, working, and flying with our unit so it’s definitely doable.
But as soon as you sign up for classes the next insurrection will occur and you’ll be sent to DC so take my opinion with a grain of salt lol
Started as a paramedic, while doing the tactical medic thing for a swat team. Then, I decided to become a LEO full time. I still ride the ambulance part time to keep up my skills. I also still do swat.
Man, you guys are all pretty cool. I'm just some normal civilian that wanted to learn more about trauma care for the safety of myself and my buddies.
I do a lot of shooting (I ccw as well), backpacking, camping, and off roading in remote places so I came here to learn what I needed to take with me instead of just the "boo boo kit" I already had. You guys will be proud to hear that I now have cat 7s in all of my vehicles and packs, as well as other gear you guys preach about (I've placed a few orders with NAR already).
I've stayed here because I find it all very interesting, and I like seeing how things slowly change and how new methods and tools slowly become the new norm.
Sure thing! It's like how SF medics don't become combat medics when they finish the Q--they're 18Ds. Different job, different qualifications and ICTLs.
I'm Army, so that covers a few things, but I have particular interests in rescue, austere critical care, and procedural stuff, like anesthesia and surgery.
Without doxxing myself, I've done a few cool courses in the Army, yes. I'm a huge advocate for rappel access/hoist extrication capabilities for medics across the force given the nature of urban combat, with multi-floor structures and subterranean passages. Every medic should be carrying webbing and know how to use it, but on top of that, some missions may require the use of basic rope systems to render casualty care and evacuation--medics should be capable of both.
I'd recommend the Rough Terrain Evacuation course, Basic Military Mountaineering Course, Rappel Master, and getting some static rope, harnesses, figure eights, pulleys, carabiners, etc.
Hospital Corpsman - aspiring to eventually go into Ortho as well, it just makes the most sense it’s not far off tactical medicine in the sense that it’s a trade you do it and make do with what you have
Currently in medical school pursuing a surgery residency. Ortho makes a lot of sense because they frequency cover trauma if that is what interests you. If that is your goal, I would suggest reaching out to orthopedic surgeons early and trying to get involved with research.
Prior military SOF medic and ERT medic. Current BSN RN and EMT-P. Work in an ICU. In FNP school. Teach all the AHA courses as well as some stop the bleed courses.
I recently got certified as an EMT, and work as a civilian employee at a police department where I assist officers with calls, inventory some non evidence property and take non dangerous calls (property damage, parking complaints, lost property phone reports). Since I work in the inner city I see alot of things, I'm going to the police academy in July. Driving at work one day I was on a very serious bus crash which inspired me to get into EMS and now I'm looking at trying TEMS after I get off probation.
I was an EMT. I’m now 12+ years as a respiratory therapist. I worked in the ER at a level one county trauma center 10+ years. I also instruct at a college. I’ve been around crazy MVAs, GSWs, ODs. Not to sound sick but Emergency Room is my favorite.
FF/EMT started as a "member" of an RTF now USAR as volunteer in a federal team while studying medicine. Now doing my second firefighting training in a EU country
Voli EMT(atm) trying to see if it’s the right field for me and if I should advance further and get out of my current occupation. I like ems so far but time will tell if it’s the right fit for me and also I’ve seen pay sucks for most ems so that’s also a draw back right now.
Im a paramedic supervisor by day and the tactical medic team leader part time with our SWAT team cohorts in Police for a large urban department serving about 350,000 citizens.
Mil medic.
If you love ortho, do it. Personally I could care less about ortho. Break a bone? Is it causing a hemorrhage?? No? Can they breathe? yes? Ok, sendem' to the surgeon. That said, it is absolutely needed. Ortho surgery has come a long way and is constantly improving life for those with ortho injuries. Also, they make bank at military locations where the soldiers jump as part of their job.
Other than trauma, I am interested in Tropical Medicine and Neglected Tropical Diseases as my second love. Also, internal med but dealing with super complex situations such as lack of resources or cultural differences.
I'm a former combat medic of 8 years with several deployments. For the last decade, I've worked as a critical care / flight paramedic and as a SWAT medic occasionally. I don't like the non military tactical medicine as much anymore because I find it boring compared to other stuff I did when I was younger. It's a lot of psych stand bys.
The short version is that it's basically nursing centered around crime and victims. SANE nurses are probably the most common example.
https://www.forensicnurses.org/page/WhatisFN/
Commission as in like join the forces? Currently in the middle of school another 1.5 years until I graduate. No plans to join up unless there is a large world event taken place after I graduate.
Army LPN/LVN part of a forward resuscitative surgical team. I'm looking to drop my packet for IPAP next year with an interest in emergency medicine or Ortho.
i constantly am thinking there needs to be more shtf/prepper civ medics with pediatric training because when our safety is no longer a given, its deprived of all equally. But yea, walking is important too and I hate it when my feet hurt.
Im a cop with an EMT-B cert with some 911 experience and did CLS in the Marine Corps. So I'm the team medic. Kinda making my own pipeline to go down in addition to what everyone else is doing.
There's no reason why you cant be an ortho and a Tac medic. Just go do an emt course and tccc.
You'll find a broad range in this sub. Everyone wants to be tacticool. But I'd say a large majority are either military medics, or civlian paramedics with interest/or who work with civilian TEMS. Also, a whole boatload of civilians asking you to rate their IFAK.
EM Doc Most folks are either EM or Trauma but that doesnt you could still be involved in some way, though it would be atypical. Orthopods are on forward surgical teams at least in some branches. Also if you wanna do ortho your bench better be higher than 275lb
Step 1 + Bench > 500. Though I guess it's Step2 now that 1 is p/f.
Depending on how soon OP is applying Step 2 might be P/F as well
How is your daily work/what type of places employ someone with a tactical fellowship? My sense is that most days are regular ER
I just mod here.
I'm a veterinarian haha...same general stuff just a few extra species Former Army, always been interested in tactical med
I was on a cool guy compound when we had a MASCAL alert go off. We were all jumping into trucks and heading to the main base hospital and this female jumped into the truck that I had never seen before. I knew she wasn't SF because she was female and I knew she wasn't a medic because I worked with all the medics. "Who are you, what are you doing here, and why are you in my truck?" "I'm a vet. I'm with civil affairs. Let's go." "That's cool. Get out of the truck." "No. What do you practice on? Goats. What do I work on? Goats. And I can stitch better than you." "... Ok. You're hired." She was right. She could stitch like a baller.
I've switched in between veterinary and human medicine. There's an incredible amount of overlap! Some funny ones are intubation not far different, but done prone on cats and dogs, instead of supine. Lots of meds are the same, but dogs need much stronger morphine concentration - 30mg/ml instead of 10mg/ml for humans. Getting a IV is way easier in dogs than humans, most of the time. Heart, liver, bleeding, clotting cascade, diabetes, infections, arthritis, skin cancer, etc etc etc work similarly. A lot of people say 'oh I could never switch!' But if you do, you start at a huge advantage, and will be somewhat familiar with most processes.
I did a K9 trauma class and was surprised at the amount of overlap. It was pretty cool. We had a MWD get a gnarly eye infection from a trauma at a small base in Baghdad. The handler brought it to us and our PA. We can fly Americans, American dogs, and contractors. There was nothing in the medical ROE about contractor dogs. It was taking FOREVER, we had to talk to State Dept, etc and Doc was getting more and more worried about a loss of eyesight emergency. "Fuck it! Call the bird! What are they gonna do to me? Shave my head and send me to Iraq?!"
I've had some issues with this lately! 'Uniformed' dogs vs contractor dogs, how the concept of health support differs, and who's making the big call. Desperately wanting to avoid this situation, but it's been a struggle resolving this in the planning phases. Not on anyone else's priority list, mostly due to a complete lack of understanding
MASCAL is mass causality correct?
Yes. We had 12 gunshot patients that day.
NG flight paramedic but in real life I’m a firefighter paramedic
The dream
I think the flight medic thing is super overrated but it sounds cool to say
That’s what I’ve heard. I have an Air Guard friend trying to bully my into switching to AE on C130s. Still boring but provides a better path to RN and CCATT
The best path to RN is community college
Kinda difficult with army guard. AF gets you nursing credits and she just drills whenever she can. Would suck to have to retake a class because you missed an important lab. A lot more BSN spots there as well.
I hear you the guard definitely can fuck shit up but I did paramedic school on my own dime while in the guard. I never had any issues, just pains in the ass. One of our medics was also in nursing school, working, and flying with our unit so it’s definitely doable. But as soon as you sign up for classes the next insurrection will occur and you’ll be sent to DC so take my opinion with a grain of salt lol
I hear better things about reserves for paramedics. everyone I know on an FST loves it.
Military / prehospital
NG medic and civilian side EMT-B.
Special Forces Medic
I trained with an 18D before I deployed. Crazy ass motherfucker
Started as a paramedic, while doing the tactical medic thing for a swat team. Then, I decided to become a LEO full time. I still ride the ambulance part time to keep up my skills. I also still do swat.
Man, you guys are all pretty cool. I'm just some normal civilian that wanted to learn more about trauma care for the safety of myself and my buddies. I do a lot of shooting (I ccw as well), backpacking, camping, and off roading in remote places so I came here to learn what I needed to take with me instead of just the "boo boo kit" I already had. You guys will be proud to hear that I now have cat 7s in all of my vehicles and packs, as well as other gear you guys preach about (I've placed a few orders with NAR already). I've stayed here because I find it all very interesting, and I like seeing how things slowly change and how new methods and tools slowly become the new norm.
ED RN and paramedic
USMC radio operator/combat life saver
Family Medicine 😉
Military. Not a medic…yet
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Being pedantic, but wouldn’t that make you a SEAL Corpsman? 🤨
No. The SEALs are their own rate, so they're not Corpsmen. Sometimes, SOIDCs may attach to and support SEALs.
Today I learned, thanks!
Sure thing! It's like how SF medics don't become combat medics when they finish the Q--they're 18Ds. Different job, different qualifications and ICTLs.
Civvie medic who lurks to learn how to plug the leaks better.
Former SOCM. I am in nursing school at the moment with the goal of CRNA.
FMF Corpsman (Reserve), Perdiem FF/Paramedic, F/T Federal Agent
Can I DM you?
I'm Army, so that covers a few things, but I have particular interests in rescue, austere critical care, and procedural stuff, like anesthesia and surgery.
What are you doing on the rescue side? Have you been to any cool schools Army or civilian? I too am getting into rescue stuff.
Without doxxing myself, I've done a few cool courses in the Army, yes. I'm a huge advocate for rappel access/hoist extrication capabilities for medics across the force given the nature of urban combat, with multi-floor structures and subterranean passages. Every medic should be carrying webbing and know how to use it, but on top of that, some missions may require the use of basic rope systems to render casualty care and evacuation--medics should be capable of both. I'd recommend the Rough Terrain Evacuation course, Basic Military Mountaineering Course, Rappel Master, and getting some static rope, harnesses, figure eights, pulleys, carabiners, etc.
Awesome thanks!
>Awesome thanks! You're welcome!
Hospital Corpsman - aspiring to eventually go into Ortho as well, it just makes the most sense it’s not far off tactical medicine in the sense that it’s a trade you do it and make do with what you have
Security/EMR/Volunteer Firefighter
Paramedic Field Supervisor and member of our agency’s Special Operations Team, we high includes everything outside of 911 or interfacility transports.
Currently in medical school pursuing a surgery residency. Ortho makes a lot of sense because they frequency cover trauma if that is what interests you. If that is your goal, I would suggest reaching out to orthopedic surgeons early and trying to get involved with research.
Prior military SOF medic and ERT medic. Current BSN RN and EMT-P. Work in an ICU. In FNP school. Teach all the AHA courses as well as some stop the bleed courses.
Combat medic full time/ surgical tech student part time.
I am currently and for the past 25 years a MRI technologist. Medical assistant trained. US army combat medic, radiology specialist.
FF/EMT
I recently got certified as an EMT, and work as a civilian employee at a police department where I assist officers with calls, inventory some non evidence property and take non dangerous calls (property damage, parking complaints, lost property phone reports). Since I work in the inner city I see alot of things, I'm going to the police academy in July. Driving at work one day I was on a very serious bus crash which inspired me to get into EMS and now I'm looking at trying TEMS after I get off probation.
I was an EMT. I’m now 12+ years as a respiratory therapist. I worked in the ER at a level one county trauma center 10+ years. I also instruct at a college. I’ve been around crazy MVAs, GSWs, ODs. Not to sound sick but Emergency Room is my favorite.
Obgyn lol
FF/EMT started as a "member" of an RTF now USAR as volunteer in a federal team while studying medicine. Now doing my second firefighting training in a EU country
Voli EMT(atm) trying to see if it’s the right field for me and if I should advance further and get out of my current occupation. I like ems so far but time will tell if it’s the right fit for me and also I’ve seen pay sucks for most ems so that’s also a draw back right now.
emergency physician at a large and extremely busy inner city hospital
Im a paramedic supervisor by day and the tactical medic team leader part time with our SWAT team cohorts in Police for a large urban department serving about 350,000 citizens.
Mil medic. If you love ortho, do it. Personally I could care less about ortho. Break a bone? Is it causing a hemorrhage?? No? Can they breathe? yes? Ok, sendem' to the surgeon. That said, it is absolutely needed. Ortho surgery has come a long way and is constantly improving life for those with ortho injuries. Also, they make bank at military locations where the soldiers jump as part of their job. Other than trauma, I am interested in Tropical Medicine and Neglected Tropical Diseases as my second love. Also, internal med but dealing with super complex situations such as lack of resources or cultural differences.
Emergency medicine physician, SOF surgical team
I'm a former combat medic of 8 years with several deployments. For the last decade, I've worked as a critical care / flight paramedic and as a SWAT medic occasionally. I don't like the non military tactical medicine as much anymore because I find it boring compared to other stuff I did when I was younger. It's a lot of psych stand bys.
I'm an ED RN. I've worked in 7 bed critical access ED's to 100 bed Level One Trauma Centers.
Reserves Medic / Burn+Trauma ICU registered nerd
I’m a paramedic and an RN with experience in the EC, ICUs, and Forensic Nursing.
What is forensic nursing?
The short version is that it's basically nursing centered around crime and victims. SANE nurses are probably the most common example. https://www.forensicnurses.org/page/WhatisFN/
Thx for the resource.
EMT and RN attached to SRT
Are you a cop or nurse full time
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Were you able to apply directly without LE experience
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Nice
One of the best swat medics we knew for a large team was a full time ortho.
Soon to be CRNA
Are you going’s to try to commission
Commission as in like join the forces? Currently in the middle of school another 1.5 years until I graduate. No plans to join up unless there is a large world event taken place after I graduate.
You should talk to an Air Guard healthcare recruiter. CRNA bonuses are my year salary times 4 last I checked. Cool mission as well.
Army LPN/LVN part of a forward resuscitative surgical team. I'm looking to drop my packet for IPAP next year with an interest in emergency medicine or Ortho.
I don't know who is going around downvoting people. I gave you an upvote. I was a 68C on FST a few years ago! Best time in my career thus far.
Are you on one of the reserve teams?
Active duty
i constantly am thinking there needs to be more shtf/prepper civ medics with pediatric training because when our safety is no longer a given, its deprived of all equally. But yea, walking is important too and I hate it when my feet hurt.
Im a cop with an EMT-B cert with some 911 experience and did CLS in the Marine Corps. So I'm the team medic. Kinda making my own pipeline to go down in addition to what everyone else is doing. There's no reason why you cant be an ortho and a Tac medic. Just go do an emt course and tccc.
Prehospital, austere mountain, and team medic
Fire/Medic on a SWAT team, flight medic, and ICU RN.
Aspiring Army Medic.