Homeland Security Mobile Trauma Unit

The Homeland Security Mobile Trauma Unit, Inc. is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3) comprised of all volunteer medical personnel. Started in 2004, the Mobile Trauma Unit, or MTU, has provided medical support to law enforcement entities including the United States Secret Service, Department of State Diplomatic Security Service, and others during national security events, high-level warrant executions and training exercises. The MTU has been activated for the United Nations General Assembly, Presidential visits to New York City, and most recently, the papal visit to New York City. There is currently no other organized medical team in the region with comparable on-scene immediate surgical capabilities.

Intended to supplement EMS and other field units provided for an event by furnishing access to advanced surgical/operative care, the MTU evaluates and treats patients who may not be able to be moved for a variety of reasons (i.e., pinned down by a building collapse, a subway or industrial accident, and/or because of high-level security issues). Patients are then transported to a trauma center by local EMS. The unit is comprised of a voluntary core group of surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, and ancillary staff. All members are trained in the use of biological, chemical, and nuclear protective equipment.

The MTU provides medical support to Federal Agencies during National Secutiry and other high-profile events.

The MTU has provided medical care to Forgein dignitaries, Federal Agents, and others. The highly specialized medical team consists of surgeons, anesthesiologists, emergency medicine physicians, tactical medics, EMT's, CFR's and support staff. 

We have provided coverage during the following events:

• United Nations General Assembly (annually 2004 to present)
  
• 2008 McCain-Obama Debate at Hofstra University
• 2008 Papal Visit
• Republican National Convention  
• 2009 Dalai Lama NYC Visit        
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OUR MISSION

MTU team members are experienced in tactical medical support. We provide medical support and training to various federal agencies as part our our ongoing commitment to "heal those who protect us.".