This program was specifically developed for Fire Fighters and Paramedics. We listened to your stories, gathered your input and applied your feedback. We have created a program that will enable you to feel safer in the workplace thus allowing you to focus your energy and concentration on the task at hand; saving lives.
First responders are often targeted for no other reason than the uniform they wear. First responders sign up and commit to the people they serve. In order to fulfill that commitment they have to maintain their personal safety to be able to guarantee that of the public.
Although the public is a priority, you are “Number 1”. The reality is if you go down, you are no better than the person you are responding to. Let’s keep you up and in the game! We bet that you play harder off duty than you do on. Let’s keep you fit, healthy, and uninjured to be able to enjoy the things you love in life!
The objective of this program is to educate participants on how to avoid a hands on physical encounter, to minimize the opportunities of being the victim of a spontaneous assault, and how to de-escalate a situation using nothing more than communication.
Police, Fire, and Ambulance work collaboratively to protect the public. Let’s get on the same page to ensure EVERYONE goes home safe tonight.
Topics Included:
- Define and identify aggressive behaviour
- Identify triggers of aggressive behaviour
- Explain and demonstrate professional presence
- Explain and demonstrate verbal/ non-verbal communication strategies to successfully de-escalate conflict
- How communication can aid in identifying a potential threat
- Describe the applicable sections in the Criminal Code of Canada that support the use of force in certain situations
- Describe threat perception/ assessment in the context of personal protection in the workplace
- Explain spatial awareness as it relates to personal safety including relative positioning to patients/ clients
- List factors that affect proxemics
- Demonstrate how to use the environment to your advantage to maintain your personal safety
- Explain how to use the buddy system; contact and cover principles to maximize personal safety
- Describe reactionary gap and its application with the public
- List pre-assault cues that are indicative of a potential assault
- Explain and demonstrate safer positioning proximal to a client
Course Delivery:
This program is an interactive presentation that, although requires attendee participation, is not a hands on “self defence” class.
Course Length:
4 hours
Course Cost:
$1250 (plus GST)
Class Size:
Maximum 25 Participants/ Class
Testimonials:
Please click HERE to read participant feedback.
Interested in bringing the “Number 1” class to your team?
Contact Kris at [email protected]
Prices listed reflect programs delivered in the Greater Victoria area. For those who are interested in our programs outside of Greater Victoria, please contact us directly for a quote.