VEST Blog — healthcare workplace violence prevention, EMS violence prevention, and firefighter de‑escalation training

Articles on healthcare workplace violence prevention, EMS violence prevention, and firefighter de‑escalation—plus practical responder safety tips and training updates.

HUGE NEWS: NFPA 455 Update to Include Verbal De-escalation and Self-Defense Training

In 2026, NFPA 455 will require fire and EMS providers to receive both verbal de-escalation and self-defense training — a landmark step in addressing workplace violence against first responders.

Aug 24, 2025•6 min readEMSFirefightersSafetyTrainingWorkplace Violence

By Jacob Huber

The Danger of Responding First: Violence Against First Responders is Rising

A recent FOX4 News report highlights that 80% of EMS workers experienced physical assault in 2024. At VEST First Responder, we believe training in de-escalation and self-defense is essential to protect those who protect us.

Aug 20, 2025•8 min readEMSFirefightersSafetyTrainingWorkplace Violence

By Jacob Huber