Tag Archives: EMT
Remember Why You Started.
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 […]
…this letter was a plea… an anonymous plea that is, for help
While checking the DT4EMS business Post Office Box for mail, I found a letter and immediately noticed it had no return address on the envelope. At first I thought it was going to be some form of junk mail. When I opened the letter and began to read it, I found myself scratching my head […]
They are still good people (providers) underneath. The rust must be removed.
A little boy and his grandfather were leisurely walking down their street talking about what the boy wanted for his upcoming birthday. The boy had no sooner finished saying “I want a shiny new bike grandpa”, when they came upon an old rusty bicycle with a hand written “For Sale $20.00” sign on it. The […]
CHECK THIS OUT! Before you try to present EVE to your admin.
I receive a ton of questions about how to convince administrators there is a need for staff to train for violence. Here is one I just received: “Dt4ems I seek your guidance. I began working with a new company this month. This company provides EMS for some dangerous areas, and as typical police are on […]
“To Arm or Not to Arm? That My Friends, Is The Question”
“To Arm or Not to Arm? That My Friends, Is The Question” Photo by Guardrail Photography for DT4EMS, LLC Hello. Allow me to introduce myself to the group. My name is David Ray, and I am currently an EMT and a commissioned police officer in Missouri. I have been in public safety for 20+ years. […]
We Expect Critical Thinking in Medicine…for Everything BUT Violence
Critical Thinking The De-Training of Emergency Medicine regarding Use-of-Force on the Job. EMS/Fire and emergency nursing staff are expected to have critical thinking skills with regards to patient care. We need them to perform under stress and make split second decisions. We have this expectation because they are trained to handle these High Stress […]
The Time Has Come to Arm EMS/Fire.
Kip Teitsort, Founder DT4EMS It is time to arm EMS/Fire with knowledge of the use-of-force on the job. Before we get too deep, riddle me this… Why do so many front line staff wish to carry a gun on duty, yet many administrators do not feel (on-the-job) self-defense training is important? Where is the […]
DT4EMS’ Kip Teitsort speaks as a guest on EMS Classroom Conundrums
DT4EMS’ very own Kip Teitsort speaks as a guest on EMS Classroom Conundrums The topics include scene safety regarding violence and some discussion with Dr. Michael Abernathy regarding Excited Delirium. Informative Podcast! Listen to internet radio with The EMS Roundtable on Blog Talk Radio
Violence- Duty to Act?
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 […]
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