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.
An important consideration for fire and EMS is how to implement body armor policies and procedures. Body armor is becoming standard PPE for many fire and EMS agencies as the working environment becomes more dangerous.
The design of a ballistic vest is crucial to ensure maximum protection while allowing the user to perform their duties. A ballistic vest designed for patient care requires a different approach than a standard law enforcement vest.
