Introduction: Amok, or the phenomenon of the active shooter, represents one of the most demanding forms of mass violence, in which emergency medical service teams face a high degree of unpredictability and danger. Their professional and psychophysical preparedness is crucial for reducing casualties and ensuring their own safety. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis was to examine the existing training of emergency medical services teams for responding to Amok events and to compare them with international recommendations and best practices. The aim was to determine the extent to which Slovenian educational and operational approaches are consistent with established standards and to highlight opportunities for improvement. Methods: A review of professional literature from domestic and international sources was conducted. The analysis included original and review articles published in Slovenian or English, as well as official Slovenian recommendations for responding to Amok interventions. In addition, best practices from abroad were examined, particularly in the fields of simulation-based training and interdisciplinary collaboration. Results: The analysis showed that Slovenian recommendations generally follow international guidelines; however, shortcomings are evident in practice: limited involvement of emergency medical services teams in the early stages of intervention, infrequent joint exercises, and the absence of a unified national protocol. While international studies confirm the effectiveness of high-fidelity simulations, immersive virtual reality and close cooperation with security services, training in Slovenia is often still traditional, with an emphasis on theoretical knowledge and basic exercises. Discussion and conclusion: A comparison with international practices indicates that, for the advancement of Slovenian approaches, it is essential to develop a unified national protocol, expand interdisciplinary exercises, and introduce modern training methods based on objective competence assessment. Further research should evaluate the effectiveness of different training models and explore options for their systematic implementation within the national framework.
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