Hot off the presses – or in this case the internet.  Here is a new study released about implementing a TCCC system.  It focuses on the 75th Rangers in OIF and OEF from 2001 – 2010.

http://archsurg.ama-assn.org/cgi/reprint/archsurg.2011.213

Excellent video with many lesson for everyone to reinforce in training. Well done Officer Reston, you are a Warrior.

Will To Win Video

I created a new group on LinkedIn called Casualty Care and Rescue.  If you are a member of LinkedIn feel free to join the group.  HERE is the link.

Great video of firefighters in West Plains, MO doing Whatever It Takes to get the job done with very limited resources. They did not give up and wait for an engine to arrive, they did what most every public servent would do, either find a way or make one.  Why put a video of Firefighters on a Casualty Care and Rescue blog?  To quote Lt. Col. Hal Moore “There is always one more thing you can do”.

I truly hope the citizens of West Plains know what they have with their fire department and do whatever they can to continue to support agressive guys like this.  Strong Work!!  Stay Safe

West Plains Firefighters

I have developed a new course for the Firearms Instructor and Range Safety Officer.  Here is Colorado we had an incident at a local shooting range where twin sisters decided to kill themselves at the range.  They rented .22 pistols and were shooting for some time then shot themselves.  One survived and one did not.  After the incident the RSO that day wanted some increased training so I had him come to one of my 4 hour classes.  This new class goes over much more on the first aid side but still covers the TCCC aspect of shooting.  It also goes over how to interact with First Responders and what to tell the 911 dispatch center including where you are.  Having an established Safety and Medical Plan to help guide you and get the correct information to the correct people will speak volumes to your customers and clients. Read More »

I am looking for some writers out there to add some posts and try and keep this site up.  I cannot keep up with the research and writing with my current job and want to make sure the good info that we have access to is put out there for all to read.  If anyone is interested in writing some posts please contact me at info@fusionpreparedness.com.  All credit for your post will go to you and the site is still getting some pretty good hit counts using the SEO we have.  I can email the research I get out to you for you to review and write up.  Thanks and Stay Safe.

Sorry for my absence – New job is more than expected.

I found this site on Soldier Systems and wanted to pass it on to you guys here.  It is the Civilian Contractor Accountability Project.  From their WEBSITE:

“The “Civilian Contractor Casualty Accountability Project” or “CCCAProject” for short will not only account for all of the Civilian Contractors who have been killed in service of the U.S. Government around the world (regardless of nationality) – but also to account for those Civilian Contractors who are Missing in Action, currently being held as Prisoners of War or Unjustifiably Held in Captivity.”

I have several buddies working as contractors in various positions and parts of the world and I have tried to make sure I can help them whenever they needed help.  The project is looking for volunteers to help with tackling their goals.  Take a look and if you have some time to help out please do.  Thanks and stay safe.

While perusing the internet I ran across the Dragster Strap from Military Morons and EMDOM.  They where nice enough to send one over for me to look at and play with.  You can find more info and a ton more pics on both of the their sites MM and EMDOM.  Here are the basic specs on the Dragster Strap:

• $28.00
• 6′ Long
• 1995 lbs static load limit
• 3.3 oz (without carabiners)
• 4″ x 2.1″ x 1.75″
• Belt or MOLLE Mounting Options

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