Primary mission is to provide medical transport & evacuation services during a large-scale disaster.
Secondary missions include responding to mass casualty incidents, firefighter rehabilitation, incident support for all hazards, & other appropriate, like missions.
Strike teams are incorporated into regional response plans in addition to being available for a state activation.
Capabilities
24/7 response capable, mobile intensive care / advanced / basic life support ambulances [based upon license & crew credentials]
A Strike Team is comprised of 5 ground or air ambulances [with 2 medics each] led by a Strike Team Leader in an EMS Command vehicle
Over 300 EMS, Fire, & Air Medical Providers are TX EMTF members, deployable on behalf of the State of Texas
Each of the [8] EMTF Regions recruits strike teams that provide 35+ deployable teams
Typing
Ground Ambulances:
Basic Life Support [BLS]:
minimum [2] emergency care attendants
Advanced Life Support [ALS]:
minimum [1] EMT-Intermediate & [1] EMT-Basic
Mobile Intensive Care Unit [MICU]:
minimum [1] EMT-Paramedic & [1] EMT-Basic
Air Ambulances [Rotary/Fixed]:
Mobile Intensive Care Unit [MICU]:
minimum [1] EMT-Paramedic/ Registered Nurse/ Physician & [1] EMT-Basic; both solely dedicated to patient care
