So I've been kicking around the idea of setting up a plate carrier for active shooter calls, but on the EMS side. As soon as I read CENTCOMSurvivor's posts about the Rescue Task Force, I bit the bullet and decided to go for it.
Currently own soft armor, but I don't wear it while working. I think I'm just going to get soft armor inserts for the PC instead in addition to the hard plates.
The vest would be carried in the ambulance with me while working. A helmet would be added on later, but the vest takes priority. Obviously this thing isn't going to be loaded with ammo as I'm unarmed except for a knife or two, but those are more tools than anything else.
The PC for this will be the Shellback Banshee. I'm picking one up for $100 brand new from an officer. There are better choices, but $100 for a brand new American made PC isn't something I'm gonna pass up.
I'm thinking the layout will be something like this
Medic Pouches where the mags would be on the flap such as
http://www.lapoliceg...pouch-only.html
http://www.lapoliceg...-emt-pouch.html
http://www.lapoliceg...-med-pouch.html
I'd also put an H2O pouch like this somewhere on it w/ 32oz bottle and shit like CLIF/Power Bar type food
http://www.lapoliceg...-h2o-pouch.html
http://www.lapoliceg...le-carrier.html
Radio pouch
http://www.lapoliceg...adio-pouch.html
A pistol mag/tool pouch for a knife/multi-tool
http://www.lapoliceg...-mag-pouch.html
http://www.lapoliceg...-mag-pouch.html
Glove pouch
http://www.lapoliceg...love-pouch.html
http://www.lapoliceg...love-pouch.html
ID Panels would be placed front and rear
http://www.thevestgu...velcro-name-tag
Also debating adding smoke grenade pouches and buying commercial smoke grenades
http://sportsmoke.co...ade-pouch-black
IFAK Pouch
http://www.lapoliceg...-gps-pouch.html
MED Panel for IFAK Pouch
http://www.lapoliceg...ical-pouch.html
Not rolling with a hydration bladder because I'll be wearing a medbag on my back as well, see my bag thread for details
I'd want it set up so that I can work off of my vest as much as possible before having to resort to digging into the bag. IE if I got the TMS pouch, I'd set up either a 5.11 Med Pouch or the Condor Rip Away Pouch on either side.
This is my first time setting up a dedicated medical vest. I can set up ass whoopin' rigs for days, but this is new to me. It should be an interesting process. Pictures will be added once I throw everything on and get everything together.
Feel free to add any thoughts or concerns. If you think I missed something, or have something else to say, let me know.