it is incomprehensible that this set up did not include paramedics on stand by, and at the site. If for no other reason, than to treat a wounded cop.
Absolutely bullshcitt of the highest order. They may or may not have had EMS on standby but i assure you by they were not in the immediate area. NO EMS group is going into an unsecure scene, the scene is not secure until all suspects are detained. The FBI stated in their report it took 10 minutes to secure the scene at which time aid was rendered to Mr. Finicum.
The absolute first thing taught in any EMS course is scene safety and control, thats an unsafe scene until all subjects are detained plain and simple.
I'm not guessing here, 20 years of professional EMS and a stint as a SWAT medic.
