At DT4EMS, we are dedicated to providing top-tier emergency response training through our Escaping Violent Encounters (EVE) programs. Our leadership team and certified instructors are committed to scene safety, self-defense training, and emergency medical response education.
Mike Novak serves as the Director of Fire Services for DT4EMS, LLC, focusing on integrating the Escaping Violent Encounters (EVE) program into the fire service. He began his firefighting career in 1989 as a volunteer firefighter and currently holds the position of Battalion Chief at Branson Fire Rescue in Branson, MO, overseeing Training and Safety.
Mike completed the DT4EMS Instructor Certification (I/C) in Branson, MO, in 2010 and subsequently trained all Branson Fire Rescue personnel. Recognizing the importance of this program for the fire service, he expanded the EVE curriculum to address the needs of firefighters responding to medical emergencies.
His dedication to firefighter safety led him to present at the University of Missouri Fire Rescue Training Institute’s Winter Fire School and become a Missouri Advocate for the Everyone Goes Home© Program, which promotes the Sixteen Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. His focus is on Initiative #12, which calls for the development and promotion of national protocols for responding to violent incidents.
Mike has been an instructor since 2000, initially earning certification as a SCUBA instructor. He currently teaches courses in Water/Dive Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and other fire and EMS-related disciplines. He is a Fire Service Instructor II, Fire Officer II, Certified Incident Safety Officer, Certified Health and Safety Officer, NREMT, and is pursuing a degree in Fire Service Administration.
For information about integrating DT4EMS or EVE training into your organization, contact Mike Novak. The skills taught in these programs are essential for every firefighter, EMS provider, and healthcare professional, ensuring their safety in high-risk environments.
With 17 years of EMS experience, Jeff McMullen has spent the last 14 years with the Denver Health Paramedic Division, serving as a Paramedic, Field Instructor, Dispatcher, Education Coordinator, and currently as the All Hazards Program Coordinator.
Since joining the EMS Education Department in 2008, Jeff has led course delivery for local, regional, and international training programs. He completed the DT4EMS Instructor Certification (I/C) course in Weston, WV, in October 2010.
(Authorized to teach Instructor-Level Courses)
(Authorized to teach EVE4EMS/Fire, EVE4HP, or both)
This list is subject to updates. Please contact jbrooks@dt4ems.com to verify an instructor’s certification status.
