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Divisions, Departments & Mandates

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AMS runs three divisions of two departments each, led by Division Command under the Division Commander, Jeremy Holmes. This page explains what each department does and the rules it works to. The full Main Handbook, department SOPs and every High Command mandate in force are on the Handbook page.

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Specialist Operations

Division Chief: Danny Eskimo (DC-02) · Rescue and tactical medicine
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Search & Rescue

Formerly Technical Rescue & Search Team (TR&ST) · 11 members
Command: Capt. John Dick · Lt. Pedro Castro · 2nd Lt. Vacant

Gets patients out of places other units can't reach: water, woodland, heights and wreckage, including helicopter extraction (10-38).

Key rules
  • Runs AMS air rescue. Pilots fly with a co-pilot and air crew unless solo-certified, and log every mission.
  • No lifeflight without ground units to cover it. Red Zones are no-fly.
  • Pilots train through five phases, from familiarisation to emergency medical missions.
  • Any crew member can call an abort; nobody leaves until the aircraft has fully landed.
  • Fills the Rescue Lead role at major incidents. Certification: S&R Trained.
Department SOP: on the Handbook page (open to Search & Rescue, its division's command and High Command)
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Tactical Medical Unit

Formerly TEMR, now including HAZMAT · 4 members
Command: Capt. Randy Moretti · Lt. Vacant · 2nd Lt. Sean McBride

The lead department for major incidents, working alongside ASP at active scenes, shootings and HAZMAT events.

Key rules
  • The only AMS unit allowed in the warm zone, and only with an ASP escort and ASP's agreement.
  • Takes incident command at equal rank; otherwise the senior TMU member acts as Tactical Adviser.
  • Trains all of AMS on the Major Incident Response mandate.
  • Its Paramedics deliver Advanced Vehicle Training and can take Aviation Unit Training.
Department SOP: on the Handbook page (open to Tactical Medical Unit, its division's command and High Command)
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General Operations

Division Chief: Ace Hull (DC-03) · Everyday response across Arida
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Emergency Response

Formerly Emergency Medical Response · 25 members
Command: Capt. Elric Watanabe · Lt. Vacant · 2nd Lt. Vacant

The largest department. Answers the day-to-day medical calls across the island, and is where every Trainee EMT currently serves.

Key rules
  • The nearest unit responds and calls it out on the radio (10-76).
  • Hold 150m from an active gunfight until Code 4, or no shots for two minutes.
  • Severe injuries go to hospital; check every patient before discharge.
  • With two or more on duty, cover patrol regions as assigned by the highest rank on the island.
  • Shares the Transport Lead role at major incidents.
Department SOP: on the Handbook page (open to Emergency Response, its division's command and High Command)
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Fast Response Unit

4 members
Command: Capt. John Savage · Lt. Choppa Coleman · 2nd Lt. Binger Escobar

Works alongside Emergency Response in General Operations, responding to calls across the island.

Key rules
  • Code 3 only for life-threatening calls; traffic laws apply under Code 1 and 2.
  • Shares the Transport Lead role at major incidents: ambulances, loading and hospital runs.
  • Certification: Fast Response Trained.
Department SOP: on the Handbook page (open to Fast Response Unit, its division's command and High Command)
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Administrative Operations

Division Chief: Jimmy Dean (DC-04) · People, standards and accountability
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Human Resources

Includes the FTO Programme · 3 members
Command: Capt. Trevor Escobar · Lt. Josh Foster · 2nd Lt. Tommy Fink

The administrative authority of AMS: recruitment, personnel records, promotions, leave and the Field Training Officer programme.

Key rules
  • Personnel files are confidential: training, certifications, promotions, discipline and LOA records.
  • Promotions weigh time in rank, activity, leadership, conduct and performance. Command Staff give final approval.
  • Monitors LOA return dates and tells supervisors when leave expires.
  • FTO Programme runs in 10 stages, from initial assessment to sign-off: Pass, Further Training or Fail.
  • FTOs must be AEMT or above and hired by HR. Trainees need at least 3 ride-alongs.
  • Conflicts of interest must be declared, and members recuse themselves.
Department SOP: on the Handbook page (open to Human Resources, its division's command and High Command)
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Internal Affairs

3 members
Command: Capt. Vacant · Lt. Vacant · 2nd Lt. Doc Holliday

Keeps AMS free from corruption and misconduct, investigating medics fairly and without favouritism.

Key rules
  • Reviews every DNR, Refusal of Treatment and DOA against the mandate’s two-part test.
  • Every case is signed off by IA Command or High Command.
  • Investigations close within 8 days unless an Assistant Chief or above extends them.
  • Gear checks need a valid reason and an active investigation, and never apply to High Command.
Department SOP: on the Handbook page (open to Internal Affairs, its division's command and High Command)