Maiorano, Chris
Armored Rescue Vehicle Tactics

This course is designed to provide instruction on deployment methods of the armored tactical rescue vehicle (ARV) in hostile environments. The different roles of the armored tactical rescue vehicle, to include victim rescue, utilization as a weapon shooting platform, delivery of team elements, negotiation phones, chemical agents and other techniques will be discussed.

Equipment List:
  • Primary and Secondary weapons (Rifle/Pistol)

  • 300 rounds of Rifle Ammunition

  • 300 rounds of Pistol Ammunition

  • All Tactical Protective Gear (vest, helmet, gloves, knee and elbow pads)
  • Hearing and Eye Protection

  • Gas Mask, APRs
  • Tourniquet/individual first aid kit (IFAK) to be used for practical exercises
  • Marking cartridge platforms Rifle and/or pistol
  • 100 rounds of marking cartridges for Rifle and/or pistol
  • Personal safety equipment for use with marking rounds
  • Grenadiers may bring launchers and Ferret rounds

    Recommended (but not mandatory)
  • Breaching Gear
  • Hand-thrown Smoke
  • Rescue strap
  • Carry litter
  • Tow strap(s)/chains with J-hooks for fence/door pulls 6000 lbs. ratings
  • Tow strap(s) for vehicles 10,000 lbs. ratings with clevises for attaching to vehicles
  • Ballistic Shields


    • Chris Maiorano - Bio
    Chris Maiorano began his law enforcement career in 1999 with the Seminole County (FL) Sheriff’s Office. He joined the SWAT team in 2002 and served as a team leader for the multi-jurisdictional team. Chris has a background in patrol, investigations, undercover work, and special operations. He is an instructor in several disciplines, including General Course, Basic SWAT, Tactical Shield, Mobile Field Force, Armored Rescue Vehicle Tactics, and SWAT Team Leader. Chris is the recipient of the Gene Gregory award and several other commendations.