David Rice is a retired State Trooper and Paramedic. He worked as a SWAT medic and criminal investigator for the bulk of his career. David worked in the body armor industry prior to coming to North American Rescue and is now the Director of Ballistic Products. Since then, North American Rescue has been developing purpose-built armor solutions for the Fire and EMS community with a focus on functionality and protection.
Understanding the basics of body armor materials and ballistic protection is critical to making the right choice for your protective equipment. This is part 3 of the Ballistic PPE presentation series from North American Rescue.
North American Rescue is pleased to present the second section of our educational series focused on Ballistic PPE for first responders. This session provides a comprehensive overview of ballistic protection properties and what to look for in a solution for your organization. Understanding the data regarding ballistic threats, maximizing protective coverage, and recognizing the range of motion required to perform your duties will help you make an educated decision for your gear.
The world of EMS and Fire first responders is changing. As we witness a shocking rise in the number of first responders facing violent attacks, the time has come to consider better ways to protect the life and health of medical providers in situations that expose them to risks. This video provides an overview of the case for expanding your definition of "PPE" to include ballistic protection or body armor that has been tailored to provide maximum protection, while still allowing the physical range of motion that medical providers require.
Learn the basics on the North American Rescue Level 3 Ballistic Plates to help you understand what sort of ballistic threats it offers protection from.
When you are making the choice for the right protection to include in your everyday wear ballistic PPE, it's important to consider the most likely threats you will face and prioritize your gear accordingly. This quick video from North American Rescue gives you some facts to consider when you're looking at how you want to prep your gear.
