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SKU: MEDTAC0939

Type: Plate Carrier

Vendor: NCSTAR

Rescue Task Force Basic Heavy Duty Plate Carrier

Name: Rescue Task Force Basic Heavy Duty Plate Carrier
Brand: NCSTAR
SKU: MEDTAC0939
Price: 88.0 CAD
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

VISM · Rescue Task Force Carrier

Rescue Task Force Basic Heavy Duty Plate Carrier

A duty-grade ballistic carrier built for the Fire/EMS rescue task force role: a provider trained in patient care, working inside a ballistic threat environment. MED-TAC's configuration recommendation for this carrier's front and rear plate pockets is a Level III or Level IV rifle-rated hard plate, matched front and rear — rifle-rated protection is what a plate pocket on an RTF carrier is for. That is MED-TAC's guidance for how to configure this platform, not a property of the carrier or a standard's requirement. The MOLLE platform carries the medical load that has to stay on the body. No armor is included: The plates are a separate purchase.

MED-TAC recommends Level III/IVMED-2XL fit rangeHeavy-duty MOLLE/PALSDrag handle

The RTF provider’s problem is not carrying a rifle — it is kneeling over a casualty while wearing armor. Fit and mounted medical access matter more than plate real estate.

What's Included

One size range, MED-2XL. The carrier ships as a platform — tap to see exactly what is in the package and what is not.

VIEW ▾Carrier, MED-2XL — platform only

1× Rescue Task Force Basic Heavy Duty Plate Carrier, size MED-2XL (SKU MEDTAC0939)
Front and rear plate pockets — MED-TAC's configuration recommendation for this carrier is a Level III or Level IV rifle-rated hard plate, matched front and rear. That is MED-TAC's own configuration guidance, not a rating the carrier holds
Heavy-duty MOLLE / PALS webbing for tourniquet holders, IFAK, chest-seal and glove pouches
Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Adjustable cummerbund system — the MED-2XL range is achieved through the strap and cummerbund adjustment
Emergency extraction drag handle
Armor is not included. No soft armor panels and no hard plates ship with this carrier none among this item's components and presents the armor as a separate build. The carrier is the platform, and the ballistic rating belongs to the armor you install.

▾Specifications

Rescue Task Force Basic Heavy Duty Plate Carrier — specifications

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	VISM
SKU	MEDTAC0939
Accepts	Front and rear pockets take hard and soft armor. MED-TAC's configuration recommendation for this platform is a Level III or Level IV rifle-rated hard plate, matched front and rear — rifle-rated protection, which is what a plate pocket on an RTF carrier is for. That recommendation is MED-TAC's own configuration guidance, not a manufacturer specification and not an NIJ requirement; the carrier itself carries no ballistic rating. The heavy-duty MOLLE/PALS webbing separately accepts tourniquet holders, IFAK, chest-seal and glove pouches.
Plate pocket cut	Not stated on the listing. The pockets by armor level only and gives neither a plate dimension nor a cut (SAPI, Shooter's or swimmer's). Match the cut and the size of your panels to the pocket before ordering.
Armor included	No — carrier only. No soft armor panels or hard plates ship with it.
Size	MED-2XL (one range, adjusts medium through 2XL)
Product type	Rescue task force / firefighter armor carrier
MOLLE / PALS	Yes — heavy-duty webbing
Shoulder straps	Adjustable, padded
Drag handle	Emergency extraction handle
Application	Fire/EMS RTF, active shooter response, MCI operations

Level III and Level IV above are MED-TAC's configuration recommendation for this platform's plate pockets, not a property the carrier holds and not an NIJ or manufacturer requirement. The carrier itself carries no ballistic rating; protection comes entirely from the hard plate installed in it, and that plate carries its own tested level, standard and model number. Verify the plate you install against the manufacturer's own documentation and the NIJ Compliant Products List.

▾Who Carries It

Fire and EMS rescue task force teams paired with law-enforcement entry elements · Agencies standing up an NFPA-aligned RTF capability that need one stocked carrier to fit a diverse roster · Hospital, campus and industrial response teams building a warm-zone medical capability.

RTF doctrine exists because the deaths that are preventable at the point of wounding — extremity haemorrhage and tension pneumothorax — will not wait for a scene to be declared secure. RTF pairs armed officers with fire/EMS providers who wear ballistic protection and carry treatment supplies into the warm zone while law enforcement holds the perimeter. The carrier is the platform that keeps a tourniquet, an IFAK and chest seals on the provider’s body instead of in a bag that has to be set down.

Scope and authorisation: warm-zone entry is an agency decision governed by local RTF policy, training and incident command — not by equipment. Armor selection is likewise a policy decision: Choose the protection level from a tested, model-specific armor listing, and confirm plate and panel fit against this carrier’s pockets before issue.

Genuine VISM

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Available Options:

MED-2XL

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

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Order Processing & Tracking

Standard Gear: In-stock medical devices, consumables, and tactical packs process within 48 hours.

Stocked Kit Bags: Custom-built kits ship within 7-10 days as they are assembled by hand at our South Florida facility.

Automated carrier tracking details are emailed immediately upon shipment dispatch.

30-Day Returns & Medical Safety

Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

Export Compliance

North American Rescue (NAR) products and rifle hard armor plates are strictly restricted to US and APO/FPO addresses and cannot be exported internationally.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a Rescue Task Force and why do they need plate carriers?

A Rescue Task Force (RTF) is a paired team of law enforcement and fire/EMS personnel that operates in the warm zone during active shooter and mass casualty incidents. Law enforcement provides security while fire/EMS medics treat casualties. Because RTF medics operate in an environment with an active or recently active ballistic threat, they require ballistic protection — typically Level IIIA minimum — before they can operate in the warm zone. The VISM RTF carrier provides that protection while accommodating the physical demands of medical care.

What armor does the VISM RTF carrier accept?

The VISM Rescue Task Force Basic Heavy Duty Plate Carrier accepts standard soft armor panels (Level IIIA) and hard armor plates (Level III or Level IV) in both the front and rear plate pockets. The plate pockets accommodate common plate formats including 10"×12" and compatible sizes. For warm-zone RTF operations, Level IIIA soft armor is typically the baseline; escalating threat environments may require Level IV hard plates to be added.

Is the MED-2XL sizing appropriate for most fire and EMS personnel?

The MED-2XL designation covers a wide range of body types — from medium to 2XL frame sizes — through adjustable shoulder straps and side closure. This broad fit range is practical for fire and EMS agencies that need to equip diverse teams without stocking multiple size-specific carriers. Operators at the extreme small end (XS/S) or extreme large end (3XL+) may find other carriers with narrower size-specific options provide better fit.

Can I mount medical equipment on the VISM RTF carrier?

Yes. The VISM RTF carrier features heavy-duty MOLLE webbing providing attachment points for MOLLE-compatible medical pouches — tourniquet holders, IFAK kits, chest seal pouches, and glove dispensers. Mounting medical equipment directly to the carrier keeps life-safety tools accessible during patient contact without requiring a separate bag, which is critical when providing care in a warm zone where the responder cannot set down a bag and focus on the patient.

Does the VISM RTF carrier have a drag handle for casualty extraction?

Yes. The VISM Rescue Task Force carrier includes an emergency drag handle integrated into the carrier construction. This handle provides a grip point for emergency extraction of an incapacitated team member or casualty who is wearing the carrier. The handle is designed to support extraction loads — dragging an operator and their equipment load across a floor or down a hallway — as part of the carrier's RTF operational design requirements.