Motivated by the 2012 tragedy in Sandy Hook and multiple tragedies that have occurred in the ensuing years, what has become known as the Hartford Consensus was convened to bring together leaders from law enforcement, the federal government, and the medical community to improve survivability from man made or natural mass casualty events. The resulting injuries from these events generally present with severe bleeding which, if left unattended, can result in death. The participants of the Hartford Consensus concluded that by providing first responders (law enforcement) and civilian bystanders the skills and basic tools to stop uncontrolled bleeding in an emergency situation, lives would be saved. The first responder program has received very good response and is widely being used across the country. The next step is to focus on needs of civilian bystanders.
Equipment Needed
- One Open Mind willing to learn new tactics, techniques, and principles (TTP)
- Pen / Pencil & Notepad
Instructor Bio
Grant Roberts Jr is a full-time paramedic/firefighter for the City of Elkhart, IN with eleven years as a firefighter and eight years as a paramedic. He is a certified instructor for the National Registry of EMTs in Prehospital Trauma Life Support. Prior to the fire service he was a United States Marine Staff Sergeant after five years of active duty with specialties in 0311(Marine Rifleman), 8152(Security Forces) and 5811(Military Police); he served for 18 months presidential guard under George W. Bush before deploying twice to Iraq, first with 1st Battalion 2nd Marine Regiment in 2005 and Marine Wing Service Support Squadron 373 in 2008.
