{"product_id":"responder-ballistic-ppe-vest-level-iiia","title":"Responder Ballistic PPE Vest - Level IIIA","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:0;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:30px 26px 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNAR Responder Ballistic System · Level IIIA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:32px;line-height:1.1;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0 0 14px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eResponder Ballistic PPE Vest — Level IIIA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;color:#d9d6cc;max-width:680px;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eSoft armor designed by a medical company for medical responders — NIJ Level IIIA with fragmentation special-threat testing, rapidly adjustable for shared-shift wear, PFAS-free, and light enough for the whole shift.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eFrag special-threat tested\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003ePFAS-free\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e9.1 lb · rapid-adjust\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eMost body armor worn by Fire\/EMS is adapted from a military or law-enforcement product and handed to medical responders as-is. The \u003cstrong\u003eNAR Responder Ballistic PPE Vest IIIA\u003c\/strong\u003e answers a different question: what does ballistic protection look like when a medical company designs it for medical responders? The result prioritizes Fire\/EMS realities — rapid sizing between crew members, compatibility under turnout and EMS coveralls, slim profile, all-shift weight — while meeting the same NIJ 0101.06 standard as LE armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;margin:18px 0 18px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eIf your department shares armor across shifts, can one vest size to every responder who wears it — and is it safe against the skin all day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eRapidly adjustable shoulder straps let a single vest size quickly to different operators — key for agencies that share armor rather than issuing individually — with a 62 in. max waist covering the full range of responder body types. Fitted external plate pockets (front and rear) distribute weight more comfortably than internal pockets for extended wear. PFAS-free construction addresses the occupational-health concern about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in gear worn against the skin for full shifts. Multiple solid and high-visibility reflective colorways serve both tactical RTF and daily EMS roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWhy This Vest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eBuilt For Fire\/EMS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eDesigned by a medical company around responder needs — under-PPE fit, all-shift weight, and rapid sizing — not a repurposed tactical carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eIIIA + Fragmentation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA certified, with added special-threat testing against fragmentation — relevant to blast and secondary-device threats at an MCI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eShared-Shift Adjustable\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eRapidly adjustable shoulder straps and a 62 in. max waist let one vest fit a rotating crew — economical armor for agencies that don’t issue individually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003ePFAS-Free\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eManufactured without per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — now best practice for daily-wear armor against the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBallistic Test Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eThreat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;\"\u003eV50 \/ P-BFS\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e.357 SIG 125gr TMJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eV50 1,867 ft\/s · P-BFS 27.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e.44 Mag 240gr JHP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eV50 1,661 ft\/s · P-BFS 36 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eSpecial threat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e9mm +P+ 127gr SXT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eV50 1,754 ft\/s · P-BFS 24.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFrag special threat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e2gr RCC frag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eV50 3,060 ft\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFrag special threat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e17gr FSP (.22 cal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eV50 2,017 ft\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eSpecial threat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003e5.7×28 27gr SS195\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;\"\u003eP-BFS avg 17 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5e573d;margin:0 0 30px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eTest data as published by North American Rescue. Soft armor protects against the threats for which it is certified and tested; it is not rated against rifle-caliber rounds. Refer to NAR documentation and your agency’s armor policy for fitting, plate selection, and threat-level guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eColor Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSolid\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eReflective\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBlack w\/Orange · Black w\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRed w\/Orange · Red w\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNavy Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNavy w\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoyote Tan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoyote w\/Orange · Coyote w\/Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eMulticam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Wears It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eFire \/ EMS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eDaily-wear and RTF protection with high-visibility reflective options for scene safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eRescue Task Force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eWarm-zone active-violence response where medical crews enter alongside law enforcement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eAgencies Sharing Armor\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eDepartments issuing per-shift rather than per-person, needing fast cross-crew sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBuild The System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eExtend coverage and add front-of-armor trauma capability to the responder vest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/responder-ballistic-vest-cummerbund\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eVest Cummerbund →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eLevel IIIA lateral coverage that closes the side gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/rescue-task-force-chest-pouch\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eRTF Chest Pouch →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eFront-of-armor trauma load for warm-zone response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/premium-body-armor-vests-protection\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eBody Armor \u0026amp; Vests →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eHard armor plates and additional protective platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eUp Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/responder-ballistic-ppe-vest-level-iiia-8187755.jpg?v=1763154805\" alt=\"Responder Ballistic PPE Vest Level IIIA\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/responder-ballistic-ppe-vest-level-iiia-1780098.jpg?v=1763154806\" alt=\"Responder vest adjustable straps\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/responder-ballistic-ppe-vest-level-iiia-7515373.jpg?v=1763154806\" alt=\"Responder vest reflective colorway\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414 0%,#9e1b1b 100%);padding:26px 24px;border-radius:4px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eArmor Designed For The Medical Responder\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:15px;\"\u003eLevel IIIA with frag testing, rapid cross-crew sizing, PFAS-free — built for the shift, not adapted from a battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid #c87a7a;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e9.1 lb · 62 in. max waist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid #c87a7a;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eSolid \u0026amp; reflective colorways\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#faf7f7;border-left:4px solid 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#e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eShoulder Straps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRapidly adjustable — fits all sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePFAS-Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Deploy the Responder Ballistic PPE Vest IIIA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRescue Task Force (RTF) warm-zone response:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire\/EMS personnel entering warm zones at active-shooter events wear the Responder Vest for Level IIIA protection while maintaining medical capability on the front panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily-wear ballistic protection for high-risk EMS systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e Systems operating in high-violence urban environments issue the vest for routine daily wear — PFAS-free construction and shared-crew sizing reduce cost and health risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMCI staging in potential secondary-threat environments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hospital and EMS teams responding to MCIs wear the vest when a secondary device or active threat cannot be excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-agency shared-armor programs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agencies issuing per-shift rather than per-officer use the rapid-adjust shoulder straps to size a single vest across rotating crew members quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial events and mass-gathering medical support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Event medical teams working large public gatherings in threat-elevated environments stage the Responder Vest for immediate-don capability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_KITCONTENTS_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhat's Included — Responder Ballistic PPE Vest IIIA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e1 × Responder Ballistic PPE Vest carrier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e1 × Front NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft armor panel (15 × 18 × 0.5 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e1 × Rear NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft armor panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eFitted external plate pockets front and rear (hard armor plates sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eRapidly adjustable shoulder straps — fits all sizes, max 62 in. waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003ePFAS-free construction throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13px;color:#5e573d;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHard armor plates, cummerbund, and RTF Chest Pouch are sold separately. Available in solid and reflective colorways — see variant selector.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_KITCONTENTS_END--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow the Responder Ballistic PPE Vest IIIA Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponder Vest IIIA vs. law enforcement soft armor carriers:\u003c\/strong\u003e LE carriers prioritize concealability and weapon-draw accessibility; the Responder Vest is optimized for medical responders — external plate pockets, all-shift PFAS-free wear, and rapid cross-crew sizing. Not a repurposed LE product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponder Vest IIIA vs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/responder-ballistic-ppe-vest-rtf-system\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eRTF System vest\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The IIIA is the standalone soft armor vest; the RTF System version bundles the vest with the chest pouch kit and additional components for a complete RTF deployment package. Compare bundled vs. component pricing for your procurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel IIIA soft armor vs. hard plates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Level IIIA stops pistol calibers and fragmentation — the primary threat in mass-casualty incidents and active-shooter environments where Fire\/EMS operate. Level III\/IV hard plates stop rifle rounds but add weight incompatible with all-day medical work. The Responder Vest accepts plate inserts (sold separately) for environments where rifle threat exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponder Vest vs. repurposed military surplus armor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surplus armor has unknown service history, cannot be re-certified, and is often non-PFAS-free. The NAR Responder Vest provides documented NIJ 0101.06 test data, PFAS-free construction, and a current service life. See all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/premium-body-armor-vests-protection\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eballistic protection options\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the Responder Ballistic PPE Vest IIIA rated for rifle rounds?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: No. Level IIIA soft armor stops pistol calibers up to .357 SIG and .44 Mag, plus fragmentation as tested. It is not rated against rifle rounds (5.56, 7.62, etc.). For environments with a confirmed rifle threat, the vest's external plate pockets accept hard armor plates (sold separately) to upgrade protection level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the Responder Vest be worn under turnout gear?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The Responder Vest is specifically designed for Fire\/EMS use, including under-PPE wear. The slim profile and 15 × 18 × 0.5 in panel dimensions are compatible with most turnout gear and EMS coveralls. Confirm fit with your specific PPE before agency-wide issuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the service life of the Responder Ballistic PPE Vest?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: North American Rescue specifies the recommended service life in the product IFU. Soft armor typically has a 5-year rated service life from date of manufacture under standard NIJ guidelines. Inspect the vest before each shift for damage to panels, stitching, and carrier. Remove from service after any ballistic event, even if no visible damage is present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the Responder Vest PFAS-free?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The NAR Responder Ballistic PPE Vest IIIA is manufactured without per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS-free construction is particularly important for daily-wear armor worn directly against the skin, where long-term PFAS exposure is an occupational health concern for Fire\/EMS personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the NSN for the Responder Ballistic PPE Vest IIIA?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Contact MED-TAC International for current NSN, government pricing, and procurement vehicle options. Fire\/EMS agency procurement may be eligible for FEMA BRIC\/BSIR grant funding or cooperative purchasing through GSA or applicable state contracts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: NAR responder ballistic vest, Level IIIA fire EMS armor, RTF ballistic vest, PFAS-free body armor, reflective ballistic vest, daily wear soft armor, adjustable IIIA vest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:12.5px;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. 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