NAEMT’s Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) course, is a comprehensive 16-hour, evidence-based training designed to prepare EMS practitioners, prehospital providers, first responders, and allied personnel to effectively assess and manage traumatic injuries in civilian tactical and high-risk environments.
WRHSAC is conducting two sessions of this 2-day training.
The first in Springfield on Saturday and Sunday, February 14 & 15, 2026. 9am to 5pm.The second in Easthampton on Wednesday and Thursday, March 4 & 5, 2026. 8am to 4pm- Training Update January 9, 2026 – Both sessions and the waitlist are full. Thank you for your interest in the training.
This course equips participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to deliver life-saving care during dynamic incidents such as active shooter events, mass casualty situations, and other tactical emergencies.
What You’ll Learn:
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A structured approach to trauma care using the three phases of tactical care — Direct Threat (Hot Zone), Indirect Threat (Warm Zone), and Evacuation (Cold Zone).
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Techniques for hemorrhage control and immediate action drills including tourniquet application.
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Application of the MARCH assessment for rapid evaluation and intervention.
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Airway management, including surgical airway control and needle decompression.
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Strategies for caring for responders and patients in hostile or unstable environments.
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Pediatric trauma care, casualty movement techniques, and real-world patient simulations culminating in a mass-casualty/active shooter event scenario.
Course Benefits:
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Accredited by CAPCE for 16 hours of continuing education.
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Recognized by the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT).
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Endorsed by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and aligned with current Co-TECC guidelines.
Whether you are an EMS clinician, firefighter, law enforcement officer, or other emergency responder, this course strengthens your ability to act confidently and competently when every second counts.
