Ep 120: CCP vs AEP

In this episode, the team breaks down the real-world differences between a Casualty Collection Point (CCP) and an Ambulance Exchange Point (AEP), why they matter, and how to set them up so you save more lives in an active shooter or mass casualty event.​ Episode 120 dives into working in the warm zone and explains how CCPs and AEPs function together to move victims rapidly from point of injury to definitive care, while maintaining responder safety. The team discusses who should establish the CCP, how law enforcement Contact Teams drive early triage and security, and why CCPs are not just a “medical” job.​ You’ll hear practical tactics on: Defining and securing a CCP in the warm zone so Rescue Task Forces can work safely​ What makes an AEP different from a traditional MCI loading zone​ Prioritizing which “reds” go first and using medical judgment beyond simple triage tags​ Matching patient loads to available medics without overwhelming the ambulance crew​ Coordinating tactical, triage, and transport to avoid fatal delays in getting ambulances to the AEP​ Whether you’re law enforcement, fire, EMS, or an incident commander, this episode will help you visualize how CCPs and AEPs should work on your next high-threat incident. View this episode at: Like what you hear? Drop a review and

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Ep 120: CCP vs AEP is an episode from C3 Podcast: Active Shooter Incident Management by C3 Pathways.

This episode is 00:27:34 long.

This episode was published on Dec 15, 2025.

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