Guidance
A selection of resources has been compiled below to assist public safety personnel (law enforcement, fire, EMS) with preparing for an active assailant incident.
Ballistic Protective Equipment Guidance & Recommendations for Fire/Rescue/EMS
Body Armor for EMS Guidance Recommendations – Dec 2023
The AAIWG’s First Responder Guidelines Subcommittee developed this document to identify considerations fire and emergency medical services response organizations may make prior to procuring ballistic personal protective equipment, or body armor, for active assailant or other high threat/volatile response.
Active Assailant Exercises – Weapons Guidance
Active Assailant Exercises Weapons Guidance – Feb 2024
The AAIWG’s First Responder Guidelines Subcommittee developed this document to identify considerations for planning, conducting, and evaluating active assailant exercises when weapons (e.g., firearms, simunitions, flash bang grenades, etc.) are used as part of exercise play.
Equipment Guidance & Recommendations
Equipment Guidance & Recommendations
Developed by the AAIWG, this document details the considerations first responders may make when securing personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies for active assailant incident response.
