After graduating medical school and practicing as an emergency physician, I attended the law enforcement academy.  I was fortunate to serve as a task force officer on our US Marshal's fugitive task force, a task force officer for Homeland Security Investigations, and our SWAT team.  As my family and I watch and discuss these events on the news, I was challenged by my wife to teach everyone what we teach our kids to improve their chances of survival.  Prometheus stole fire from the gods and gave it to mankind.  This curriculum was developed to discuss simple concepts and tactics to improve your chances of survival.  My colleagues in medicine and law enforcement have dedicated time and effort to develop courses to improve your chances of survival in emergency situations.