The Triage Group Supervisor works alongside (face-to-face) the Tactical Group Supervisor and the Transport Group Supervisor. This role manages the Rescue Task Forces, who are usually deployed into the Warm Zone to triage, treat, and evacuate injured. The Triage Group Supervisor updates the Medical Branch Director and the Transport Group Supervisor with casualty counts and severity. The Triage Group Supervisor coordinates with the Tactical Group Supervisor to deploy Rescue Task Forces (medical teams) safely.
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October 15, 2026 • 1 min read
Triage Group Supervisor
Definition
In an active shooter incident, the role responsible for managing Rescue Task Forces who triage, treat, and evacuate injured to an Ambulance Exchange Point.
Official Definition
Source: Active Shooter Incident Management: Instructor Guide, C3 Pathways, Inc., 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Rescue Task Forces.
Rescue Task Forces generally operate in the Warm Zone. The Tactical Group Supervisor controls all movement into, out of, and within the Hot and Warm zones. Deployment without that coordination puts medical teams at risk.
The safe deployment of Rescue Task Forces.
The Medical Branch Director.
Alongside (face-to-face) the Tactical Group Supervisor and the Transport Group Supervisor.
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