Remember why you started? Thanks to DT4EMS’ EVE, I have met thousands of nurses, medics, and EMTs all across the country. At the start of every EVE class, during introductions, I shake each attendee’s hand, thank them for coming, and ask, “What got you started?” I may joke and say I got into EMS originally […]
Panic Button: While good in theory, consider– How long is it between the time a person being attacked, pushes the button, and help arrives? Security Cameras: When was the last convenience store, or bank robbery captured on video, did the presence of the camera– actually prevent the robbery or protect the employee? Laws with stiffer […]
First watch the video. Links to the resources will be in hyperlinks below the video. #sywyso Custody vs Care Why is pressing charges for assaulting EMS or Nurses so flipping’ important? Drunk is not sick. Restraint Math #justiceforcaduces
Due diligence on DT4EMS’ EVE Related post: DT4EMS is Bullsh!t One thing is certain, researching an unfamiliar topic, especially one with such a high-frequency, high-liability presence, can be taxing and time consuming. To save you some of your valuable time, this post will help speed up your research process. Parts of due diligence for training […]
Quite possibly the most difficult part of DT4EMS’ EVE, is simple getting people to do their due diligence regarding not only the subject of violence and the use of force in medicine, but the available training as well. No matter the amount of evidence we provide, proving the efficacy of EVE, from success on the […]
What happens when you try to hit someone with the O2 Bottle? What about using the rescue bag, or clip board to block with? Whack ’em with the O2 Bottle! Use the rescue/first-in bag to block with… from DT4EMS (Kip Teitsort) on Vimeo.
In the police academy, I was taught an intoxicated person was most likely to resist an arrest, become assaultive toward officers or want to “fight”, upon first- touch. That was an educational lesson that proved remarkably true in my experience on the streets as a cop. I would like to expound on that concept […]
I say, if you never trained them, how do you blame them? FFs, while heroic and courageous, they are still human. When faced with a use of force situation, they will respond. How they respond will be based upon their training- or lack of it. The pendulum of force swings in both directions. Too little, […]
Self-Defense for EMS is crazy unique. EMTs and Paramedics are on some of the same scenes, dealing with some of the SAME people police officers are dealing with. The advice I was given early on (1990) was “Do whatever it takes to go home at the end of your shift.” Sounds easy enough right? Then […]
