What makes the EMS Rapid Deployment Kit different from a standard IFAK?
The EMS RDK includes BVM airway management (Cyclone® BVM + Tactical Suction Device + 2 NPAs), which is absent from standard IFAKs. This elevates it to a full advanced life support platform, capable of addressing all three CoTCCC top causes of preventable death: hemorrhage (2 C-A-T® Tourniquets + ETDs + gauze), tension pneumothorax (HyFin® Vent Chest Seal + 2 ARS® needles), and airway obstruction (BVM + suction + NPAs).
Is this kit suitable for EMS personnel responding to active shooter incidents?
Yes. The EMS Rapid Deployment Kit is specifically designed for pre-hospital healthcare providers in unconventional or austere environments — including warm-zone active shooter response. Its 1,000D nylon bag with reflective trim facilitates visibility in low-light conditions, and its compact 7.75 in. × 13 in. × 9 in. form factor allows it to be carried quickly to a patient's side.
How many casualties can this kit treat?
The EMS Rapid Deployment Kit contains supplies sufficient for treating approximately 2 casualties with tourniquet application, 4 with trauma dressing, and 1 patient requiring chest seal and needle decompression. The 2 T2 Triage Tags facilitate casualty tracking. For higher-capacity MCI response, consider the MCI-WALK® or CCRK Squad Kit in the same collection.
Are the tourniquets in this kit CoTCCC-recommended?
Yes. The kit includes 2 C-A-T® (Combat Application Tourniquet®) in Orange — CoTCCC-recommended for limb hemorrhage control and the Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army. The HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack included is also CoTCCC-recommended for penetrating chest wounds.
What bag is included with the EMS RDK?
The kit ships in an Orange Squad-style bag constructed of premium 1,000 Denier nylon with reflective trim for low-light visibility. The bag weighs 4 lb 12.8 oz fully loaded and measures 7.75 in. H × 13 in. W × 9 in. D when closed.
Does the EMS Rapid Deployment Kit contain CoTCCC-recommended items?
Yes. The kit includes CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T® tourniquets (×2) and HyFin® Vent Chest Seal Twin Pack (×1). The full kit addresses all three CoTCCC top causes of preventable death: hemorrhage (C-A-T®, ETDs, S-Rolled Gauze), tension pneumothorax (HyFin® Vent + ARS® needles), and airway obstruction (Cyclone® BVM + Tactical Suction + 2 NPAs).
What training is required to use the EMS Rapid Deployment Kit?
Provider-scope components — BVM, NPAs, ARS® needle decompression kits, and Tactical Suction Device — require clinical training and local authorization to use. Pre-hospital EMS, combat medics, and tactical medicine providers with TCCC or TECC certification are the intended operators. Bystander and CFR-level responders should limit use to hemorrhage control components (tourniquets, ETDs, gauze).
How many casualties can the EMS Rapid Deployment Kit treat?
The kit is equipped for two simultaneous tourniquet applications (2 C-A-T®), four pressure dressings (4 ETDs), four gauze rolls, and single-use chest seal and decompression sets — providing primary hemorrhage and thoracic care for approximately two major-trauma casualties with additional hemorrhage supplies for additional casualties.
What is the NSN for the EMS Rapid Deployment Kit (SKU 80-0151)?
The EMS Rapid Deployment Kit (SKU 80-0151) is available through North American Rescue's federal supply channels. NSN assignment and current FSC 6910/6530 entries should be verified through the DLA medical supply catalog or directly with North American Rescue. Contact MED-TAC International for agency procurement support.
Can the kit be used in the back of an ambulance as a primary trauma bag?
Yes. The EMS RDK is designed as a deployable pre-hospital trauma bag for EMS use in austere and unconventional environments. Its 7.75"H×13"W×9"D footprint fits standard ambulance compartments, and the orange color with reflective trim makes it immediately identifiable. It complements rather than replaces a full ALS module for comprehensive ambulance medical equipment.
