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2023/01/20 3:54:04 Thrive: Episode 13 — Tighten Up Your Tourniquet Training

To render effective medical aid, you must have the proper equipment and know how to use it. Your tourniquet...

To render effective medical aid, you must have the proper equipment and know how to use it. Your tourniquet is an essential part of your equipment. Join Chief David Flory (retired) and Paramedic Corporal Laura Hill in an interactive virtual learning environment to discuss important tips for tourniquet use, review the Tactical Combat Casualty Care-recommended tourniquets, and view live demonstrations of correct tourniquet use.
2023/01/20 3:54:04 Thrive: Episode 13 — Tighten Up Your Tourniquet Training

To render effective medical aid, you must have the proper equipment and know how to use it. Your tourniquet...

To render effective medical aid, you must have the proper equipment and know how to use it. Your tourniquet is an essential part of your equipment. Join Chief David Flory (retired) and Paramedic Corporal Laura Hill in an interactive virtual learning environment to discuss important tips for tourniquet use, review the Tactical Combat Casualty Care-recommended tourniquets, and view live demonstrations of correct tourniquet use.
2021/12/09 3:36:52 Thrive: Episode 2 — Stop the Bleed Thrive: Episode 2 — Stop the Bleed

In this episode, Chief David Flory (retired) sits down with Mr. David Dunafan and Officer Taylor Brandt, who...

In this episode, Chief David Flory (retired) sits down with Mr. David Dunafan and Officer Taylor Brandt, who will discuss the importance of training and equipment when it comes to casualty care and rescue tactics. They will discuss how having the proper training and equipment gives you the confidence to provide life-sustaining care. Don’t miss this episode – lives depend on it!
2021/09/28 2:05:13 Duty Ready: Preparing to Respond Off Duty

This online training module discusses an off-duty active shooter incident and key considerations for...

This online training module discusses an off-duty active shooter incident and key considerations for responding off duty. Topics discussed include having a plan for your family, quickly accessing your equipment, planning your route of approach, and what to do if your equipment malfunctions.
2021/06/30 4:50:38 Go High or Die Go High or Die

It is important to understand how to administer a tourniquet and train regularly in various situations to...

It is important to understand how to administer a tourniquet and train regularly in various situations to administer it quickly and effectively. Go high or die: Apply a tourniquet by placing it on the highest point of the injured extremity, regardless of the location of the injury. You are expected to deal with serious injuries. Your quick actions may make a difference in the survival of a subject or a victim.
2021/06/30 4:50:38 Go High or Die Go High or Die

It is important to understand how to administer a tourniquet and train regularly in various situations to...

It is important to understand how to administer a tourniquet and train regularly in various situations to administer it quickly and effectively. Go high or die: Apply a tourniquet by placing it on the highest point of the injured extremity, regardless of the location of the injury. You are expected to deal with serious injuries. Your quick actions may make a difference in the survival of a subject or a victim.
2021/04/09 5:31:44 Dress For Success - Gear Readiness Dress For Success - Gear Readiness

The equipment you carry could be the difference between life and death. It is vital that your gear is always...

The equipment you carry could be the difference between life and death. It is vital that your gear is always in good working order and accessible. How you train is how you perform in high-stress situations. Train for entering and exiting your vehicle tactically and accessing the items on your duty belt while seated in your vehicle.
2021/04/09 5:31:44 Dress For Success - Gear Readiness Dress For Success - Gear Readiness

The equipment you carry could be the difference between life and death. It is vital that your gear is always...

The equipment you carry could be the difference between life and death. It is vital that your gear is always in good working order and accessible. How you train is how you perform in high-stress situations. Train for entering and exiting your vehicle tactically and accessing the items on your duty belt while seated in your vehicle.
2020/09/02 4:14:43 Go High or Die Go High or Die

Proper placement can mean the difference between life and death. The life you save could be your own.

Proper placement can mean the difference between life and death. The life you save could be your own.
2020/09/02 4:14:43 Go High or Die Go High or Die

Proper placement can mean the difference between life and death. The life you save could be your own.

Proper placement can mean the difference between life and death. The life you save could be your own.
2020/09/01 8:47:23 WIN - Get Off the X WIN - Get Off the X

Fight, move, communicate.

Fight, move, communicate.
2020/06/08 1:09:59 Officer and Community Wellness Resources for Law Enforcement

This toolkit was curated by the Public Safety Partnerships team to provide a suite of timely resources...

This toolkit was curated by the Public Safety Partnerships team to provide a suite of timely resources dedicated to assisting our law enforcement partners with best practices for building community trust, strengthening relationships, and increasing cultural understanding with diverse communities. The resources included also address officer resiliency and ways to mitigate the impact of stress on the duties of policing.
2020/05/04 7:55:22 Post Critical-Incident Trauma Care Post Critical-Incident Trauma Care

Flight paramedic and former law enforcement officer Brian Lankford shares his lessons learned rendering...

Flight paramedic and former law enforcement officer Brian Lankford shares his lessons learned rendering medical aid in the field, highlighting the need for casualty care in law enforcement, as well as how to implement effective casualty care procedures in agencies.
2020/02/25 2:27:18 Staging Equipment for Mass Gatherings Staging Equipment for Mass Gatherings

There are numerous benefits of pre-staging equipment for mass gatherings to increase responsiveness to...

There are numerous benefits of pre-staging equipment for mass gatherings to increase responsiveness to potential critical incidents. In this episode, Chief Richard Beary (Retired) from the University of Central Florida joins VALOR Program instructor Floyd Wiley to share some lessons he has learned from large event operational planning at his agency. Chief Beary and VALOR instructor Wiley discuss how to identify the appropriate equipment needed and where the supplies should be staged at any event, regardless of whether it is for a small or large community.
2020/02/25 2:27:18 Staging Equipment for Mass Gatherings Staging Equipment for Mass Gatherings

There are numerous benefits of pre-staging equipment for mass gatherings to increase responsiveness to...

There are numerous benefits of pre-staging equipment for mass gatherings to increase responsiveness to potential critical incidents. In this episode, Chief Richard Beary (Retired) from the University of Central Florida joins VALOR Program instructor Floyd Wiley to share some lessons he has learned from large event operational planning at his agency. Chief Beary and VALOR instructor Wiley discuss how to identify the appropriate equipment needed and where the supplies should be staged at any event, regardless of whether it is for a small or large community.
2019/12/31 3:54:46 Las Vegas Police Department After-Action Review

This publication documents the events of the Las Vegas, Nevada, mass shooting and contains good insights and...

This publication documents the events of the Las Vegas, Nevada, mass shooting and contains good insights and recommendations that go well beyond the operational police response, to include emergency management, internal communications, and dispatching and external communications.
2018/11/27 9:33:20 Are You Prepared? Are You Prepared?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?
2018/11/27 9:33:20 Are You Prepared? Are You Prepared?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?
2018/11/27 9:33:20 Are You Prepared? Are You Prepared?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?

Critical incidents can happen anywhere, anytime. Are you trained and prepared to respond?
2018/11/14 8:21:50 It Happened Here! It Happened To Me! It Happened Here! It Happened To Me!

This article tells the story of Lieutenant Mike Madden and his personal experience as the first officer on...

This article tells the story of Lieutenant Mike Madden and his personal experience as the first officer on scene at the Inland Regional Center active shooter attack in San Bernardino, California. He describes how decisions he made before starting his shift affected his safety.
2018/11/14 8:21:50 It Happened Here! It Happened To Me! It Happened Here! It Happened To Me!

This article tells the story of Lieutenant Mike Madden and his personal experience as the first officer on...

This article tells the story of Lieutenant Mike Madden and his personal experience as the first officer on scene at the Inland Regional Center active shooter attack in San Bernardino, California. He describes how decisions he made before starting his shift affected his safety.
2018/08/13 3:58:56 Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

Web page provides resources, guidelines, research, and news updates for managing casualty care during...

Web page provides resources, guidelines, research, and news updates for managing casualty care during high-threat operations.
2018/03/22 5:33:03 Applying a Pressure Dressing Applying a Pressure Dressing

This video demonstrates how to apply a pressure dressing.

This video demonstrates how to apply a pressure dressing.
2018/03/22 5:33:03 Applying a Pressure Dressing Applying a Pressure Dressing

This video demonstrates how to apply a pressure dressing.

This video demonstrates how to apply a pressure dressing.
2018/03/22 5:12:29 Essential Casualty Care Equipment for Your Go-Bag

In this video, the essential casualty care equipment for a law enforcement officer's go-bag is reviewed.

In this video, the essential casualty care equipment for a law enforcement officer's go-bag is reviewed.
2018/03/22 5:12:29 Essential Casualty Care Equipment for Your Go-Bag

In this video, the essential casualty care equipment for a law enforcement officer's go-bag is reviewed.

In this video, the essential casualty care equipment for a law enforcement officer's go-bag is reviewed.
2017/10/20 3:02:41 Casualty Care—Tourniquets Casualty Care—Tourniquets

This online training is designed to review the Tactical Combat Casualty Care-recommended tourniquets and...

This online training is designed to review the Tactical Combat Casualty Care-recommended tourniquets and demonstrate to officers how to apply each of these tourniquets on themselves and on others to prevent major blood loss.
2017/10/20 3:02:41 Casualty Care—Tourniquets Casualty Care—Tourniquets

This online training is designed to review the Tactical Combat Casualty Care-recommended tourniquets and...

This online training is designed to review the Tactical Combat Casualty Care-recommended tourniquets and demonstrate to officers how to apply each of these tourniquets on themselves and on others to prevent major blood loss.
2017/10/20 3:02:41 Casualty Care—Tourniquets Casualty Care—Tourniquets

This online training is designed to review the Tactical Combat Casualty Care-recommended tourniquets and...

This online training is designed to review the Tactical Combat Casualty Care-recommended tourniquets and demonstrate to officers how to apply each of these tourniquets on themselves and on others to prevent major blood loss.

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