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, United Nations 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 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.

The MTU is intended to supplement EMS and other field units by providing advanced surgical/operative care in the field. 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, MCI and/or because of high-level security issues). The unit is comprised of a voluntary core group of surgeons, emergency medicine physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, respiratory and X-ray technicians and ancillary staff. All members are trained in the use of biological, chemical, and nuclear protective equipment.

What We Do

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

The MTU has provided medical care to Foreign 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 ongoing commitment to "heal those who protect us.".