SENSE OF DUTY TO ACT When the NAEMT posted the results of a completed study/survey, I found myself bewildered. The results of the study revealed the number one reason for injury in the field (52%) was due to assault, but only 21% of EMS felt their personal safety was an issue. Yes, I realize more […]
I am really humbled to be a part of this safety movement to change the culture of EMS and Fire. Being a victim of violence on the job, rather than just bitch about it, I chose to stand up for what is right. As a cop if you touched me in an aggressive way, you […]
Human Kennel Pride (image from Google Images) In my 20 years plus of EMS I have been a witness to, and a victim of, a phenomenon I call Human Kennel Pride within the medical field. I was first exposed to the term Kennel Pride while training to be a K-9 handler. I was in Oklahoma […]
RELATED: ABOUT US (READ ME First) FAQs regarding DT4EMS’ EVE Q. What is DT4EMS’ EVE? A. DT4EMS’ is the company and Escaping Violent Encounters (EVE) is the course line. EVE originally called Defensive Tactics for EMS is a course created in 1996 and taught for CEU’s since 1997. EVE is a course designed specifically for those […]
If there is one thing I have found travelling the country speaking to and training with Firefighters (who run medical calls), EMTs, Medics and ED nurses is this… WE ARE THE SAME. We are wired the same. If you think I am wrong ask yourself this question… “Is an ED nurse different ( in […]
