The primary function of the tactical paramedic is to provide:

A) care for law enforcement teams who make entry into violent situations.
B) armed cover for SWAT teams who enter the scene of a mass shooting.
C) emergency medical treatment to hostages or those who are barricaded.
D) care for assailants who have been shot, stabbed, or otherwise injured.


Answer: A) care for law enforcement teams who make entry into violent situations.

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