Medical Center EMS participates in active shooter training
EMS personnel must be ready and able to respond at a moment’s notice to any situation – that includes an active shooter. This is when someone opens fire in a place where there are many people, wounding and possibly killing several. EMS personnel have to work closely with other local first responders to save lives while keeping themselves and others safe.
A three-day active shooter training took place at the end of July on the campus of Western Kentucky University. Participating in the training along with Medical Center EMS were the WKU Police, Bowling Green Police, Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Bowling Green Fire Department. In an active shooter situation, coordination and communication are vitally important. This kind of intensive training helps these agencies develop and practice the skills they need to save lives.
“I would like to recognize EMS Tactical Lead Medic Steve Carpenter for his great work and dedication related not only to this learning opportunity, but also for his work with our other First Response agencies to help develop the city and county’s Tactical Response Plan,” said Jim Berry, Medical Center EMS Director. “This type of multiagency training is critical to help mitigate loss of life and property. Med Center Health and Medical Center EMS will always be there to help support all of our great First Responder partners. Residents and visitors to Bowling Green and Warren County can be assured that all the First Response agencies are training and planning diligently to be ready for whatever comes our way!”
The FBI offers several videos on what to do if the unthinkable happens and you find yourself in an active shooter situation. Learn more at FBI.gov.
