Introduction: In large event venues—whether it’s a concert, sports arena, or festival—safety is always a priority. With large crowds, the risk of accidents or medical emergencies is heightened, and staff need to be prepared to assist when necessary, including helping people who have fallen or need mobility assistance. The Challenge of Safety at Large Events: Event staff … Read More »
Introduction: As a home health care worker, lifting patients is part of the job—whether it’s helping someone who has fallen or assisting them with mobility throughout the day. But lifting can be one of the most dangerous aspects of caregiving, often resulting in injuries for both the caregiver and the patient. The Risk of Injury in … Read More »
Introduction: As EMS and first responders, we’re often the first on the scene in critical moments where patients need immediate help, including lift assistance after a fall. It’s a delicate balance between providing care and ensuring safety for both the patient and yourself. Unfortunately, lifting injuries are all too common in our field. The Dangers of … Read More »
As first responders, safety is always the top priority—both for you and the people you serve. But how many times have you faced the risk of injury while lifting someone who has fallen? The Doty Belt, designed by a firefighter for firefighters, EMS, and first responders, is here to change that by making lift-assistance safer and more … Read More »
Introduction: As firefighters, we face physically demanding tasks every day, and one of the most common yet risky situations we encounter is lift-assisting individuals who have fallen and can’t get up. Whether it’s in a home, business, or during a rescue, these moments put immense strain on our backs and can lead to injuries—not only for … Read More »
In any situation where a person has fallen and needs to be lifted, proper lifting techniques are essential not only for the safety of the person being lifted but also for the caregiver’s well-being. Whether you’re a caregiver, a first responder, or a family member, understanding the importance of correct lifting methods and using the … Read More »
Thousands of times each year, Cincinnati Firefighters assist residents from the floor. Sometimes this issimply to assist someone with a mobility problem after a mishap, other times the person may havefallen as part of a more serious medical issue. While patient lifting is a routine procedure for Firefighters,it comes with risks. Firefighters must help people … Read More »
Doty Belt took part in the American Ambulance Association in Vegas in June of 2023 – an exhibitor at the AAA conference. Doty Belt was also a Silver sponsor at the Sam Rad Classic 7th Annual Golf Tournament on June 23, 2023. In conjunction with the Sam Rad Fund, Doty Belt is a proud sponsor … Read More »
FDIC International offers thousands of Fire & Rescue professionals from around the world, quality world-class instructors, classrooms, workshops, H.O.T. Evolutions and the most innovative products and services available to the industry displayed by over 800 exhibiting companies. The FDIC experience is more than your traditional trade show it’s about the learning and sharing with your … Read More »
As we age, it can become challenging to perform daily activities and move around, especially for elderly patients with mobility issues who need assistance from caretakers. However, patient lift belts, also known as transfer belts, transfer aids, or mobility aids, can be an incredibly useful tool to improve the quality of life for both patients … Read More »
The Doty Belt/Life Assist Harness has been created to ensure the safety of patient and rescuer, while preserving patient dignity and well-being. The ergonomic advantage the ‘Doty Belt’ provides for lifting and maneuvering heavy, elderly and bariatric patients reduces the risk of back injury for providers and increases security for patients. The ‘Doty Belt’ stitching … Read More »
Necessity is the mother of invention observed Plato, and a California fire captain certainly has taken that philosophy to heart with an invention designed to aid firefighters and their patients. Captain Glen Doty of the Livermore/Pleasanton Fire Department was on a routine medical aid call three years ago when the crew was called up on … Read More »
Mr. Doty. In the past few weeks I have personally had the opportunity to use the belts that you sent us. I will tell you that I have use all kinds of contraptions during my service to assist people up from ground level, most of which were improvised. Your device is the ultimate choice as … Read More »
Doty Belt was recently featured as the Best Gait Belt from Ease of Mobility. The Lift Assist Gait Belt by Doty Belt has six separate handles provides versatility to the caregiver who will be able to get a good grip of the belt no matter where they are standing. The handles are made of rubber to prevent … Read More »
Doty Belt received a certificate of recognition from the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation for its generous support of the 10th annual hook and ladder run. The hook and ladder run helps support injured and fallen firefighters, police officers, first responders and their families, as well as community organizations and local and national charities. VIEW PDF
Whether you’re a first responder, a member of a search and rescue team, or a hospital or care facility employee, Doty Belt has a patient lift assist harness that will help you do your job carefully, confidently and correctly. When you need to lift a patient, we’ve got the medical lift devices that can do … Read More »
Doty Belt patient lifting devices were developed by a fire captain with over 20 years of experience. He recognized the need for an effective and safe way to lift and maneuver patients that would also be compact and reusable. Because of his experience and dedication, we have several products that are perfect patient lifting devices … Read More »
Anyone who works with medical patients on a regular basis knows how difficult it can be to have to move, lift, and carry those who cannot move, lift, or carry themselves. From accident victims to those who have become bedridden due to age or illness, first responders and caregivers are at an increased risk of … Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Doty Belt Gives Climber A Lift! McCall, Idaho – February 22, 2016 – When working with children with special needs during their various climbing events, the posse members of Courageous Kids Climbing would occasionally experiencing some challenges getting the kids up the climbing walls. Event coordinator Jeff Riechmann of Courageous Kids Climbing said, … Read More »
By Gabe Brison-TreziseValley News CorrespondentThursday, May 28, 2015(Published in print: Thursday, May 28, 2015) Fairlee — Upper Valley Ambulance is getting a lift thanks to the Doty Belt, a device resembling a climbing harness that allows responders to more easily help up fallen patients The ambulance service recently purchased three of the belts — one for … Read More »
Many EMS providers each year suffer back and other musculoskeletal injuries from lifting patients. The biggest problem is that people don’t have handles to make lifting and handling them easy to do. Firefighter Captain Glen Doty was tired of seeing his crews get injured and came up with the DotyBelt, a solution that puts handles … Read More »
First was the regular sized Doty Belt. Then came the larger Doty Belt. But, there was a need for something smaller, something that could be used for home health care, physical therapy, the Elderly and for care facilities, and so the Doty Belt Small was created. So, we are pleased to announce the arrival of the blue … Read More »
UL, the testing corporation, recently ran tensile tests on the Doty Belt. UL is a global independent safety science company offering expertise in certification, validation, testing, inspections, auditing, education and advisory services. UL ran tensile tests on the Doty Belt to 1700 lbs. According to Wicapedia, Tensile testing, also known as tension testing, is a fundamental materials science test in … Read More »
The California Fire Service magazine, September/October 2013 issue, have a feature on Doty Belt. California Fire Service magazine is the exclusive magazine for members of the California State Firefighters’ Association, with over 19,000 members, making it one of the largest firefighter associations in California. If you are a member, check out what the most recent issue of CSFA … Read More »
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) World, profiled DotyBelt on its website product guide. Along with a very good photo of the belt itself, some of the text was quite flattering: The Doty Belt/Lift Assist Harness was created to provide patient and provider safety, while preserving patient dignity and well-being. The ergonomic advantage the Doty Belt provides … Read More »
Doty Belt helps support the Livermore/Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation hook and ladder run, an annual event in its 5th year, held every June.. The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 that supports: Injured and Fallen Firefighters, officers, First Responders and their families , Burn Foundation and Local Charities in the Tri-Valley area.
We didn’t make the cover of the Rolling Stones, or even the cover of International Fire Fighter Magazine, but we are featured on page six of the August 2013 issue. We are right up there with the big guys. We are thrilled to be featured in such a prestigious magazine, which is read the world over. In … Read More »
Glen Doty is currently a Captain with a California Fire Department and has been in the fire service for 20 years. Over that time period he have responded to hundreds of medical calls. He has witnessed not only a population of people becoming more overweight, but the frequency of lift assists calls growing exponentially. The … Read More »
