PULSE Magazine | May 2019 Issue

ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING

Austin Travis County EMS medics participated in an active shooter drill at Lakeline Mall with multiple public safety agencies. Preparation is always the key for first responders but the same holds true for civilians that may be involved in an active shooter incident. Do you know what to do? 1-RUN • Have an escape route and plan in mind • Leave your belongings behind • Keep your hands visible

2-HIDE • Hide in an area out of the shooter’s view • Block entry to your hiding place and lock the doors • Silence your cell phone and/or pager 3-FIGHT • As a last resort only when your life is in imminent danger • Attempt to incapacitate the shooter • Act with physical aggression & throw items at the shooter

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