Rely on Yourself! One out of every two EMS and first responders will face an attack of some kind in their career. More than needle sticks, back injuries, blood borne pathogens…the risk of violent aggression is real! Most defense training for this population of every-day heroes is outdated, period.  And worse, the reality is that your job is getting far more dangerous!  It’s not that the actual job is more dangerous, it’s that the people in your immediate environment, when you roll out of the truck, are more violent and hostile!  Statistics show that first responders are getting attacked at an alarming rate…learn to protect yourself and your colleagues using the very best techniques! e.