Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) is designed to take the trained paramedic or EMT and advance their knowledge and preparedness to allow them to safely engage in tactical team support. This course will teach the latest in TECC/TCCC techniques and doctrine, while also presenting the unique challenges the provider will face to effectively support tactical law enforcement teams. This five-day training program will prepare students not only to be a tactical provider, but also an effective member of any tactical team. This course is physically demanding. Candidates are to be physically fit and well rested. The training day begins early with physical fitness and will end when the day’s training objectives are met. As part of this course, the BCC-TPC Tactical Paramedic Exam will be offered. This test will take place at 1:00 p.m. on August 12, 2017. The test is an additional $400.00 to cover exam and proctor fees. IMPORTANT: Candidates are asked to provide a letter of endorsement from their host agencies. Letters of endorsement should be emailed to the task force at efisher@mcmconsultinggrp.com by August 1, 2017.