Who are we?
Who are we?
Over the past 10 years, T8 First Response instructors have trained over 700 individuals from mums, dads and helpers to professionals from the aviation, education, medical, event, sporting and business sectors. We have also provided primary and secondary care services to DB Pirates, Valley RFC, Lantau Boat Club, iGym, sporting tours, sports festivals, Team Fear and more.
Our primary instructor, Steve Tait (ex British Forces) is an Emergency First Response, Rescue Diver and Emergency Planner. On occasion large courses are supplemented with the support of qualified intensive care and trauma nurses and paramedics who add their own experience to what is an educational, fund and challenging course.
Courses can be customised as required, though they do follow the key requirements and skills as set out by EFR.
All course participants receive a globally recognised qualification.
Over the past 10 years, T8 First Response instructors have trained over 700 individuals from mums, dads and helpers to professionals from the aviation, education, medical, event, sporting and business sectors. We have also provided primary and secondary care services to DB Pirates, Valley RFC, Lantau Boat Club, iGym, sporting tours, sports festivals, Team Fear and more.
Our primary instructor, Steve Tait (ex British Forces) is an Emergency First Response, Rescue Diver and Emergency Planner. On occasion large courses are supplemented with the support of qualified intensive care and trauma nurses and paramedics who add their own experience to what is an educational, fund and challenging course.
Courses can be customised as required, though they do follow the key requirements and skills as set out by EFR.
All course participants receive a globally recognised qualification.
MEET YOUR FIRST AID EXPERTS
Steve Tait - Instructor TRAINER
Nationality: British
Years Instructing: 11 Years
Language: English
Numbers of Students: More than 1000
EFR/ Medical Qualification: Instructor Trainer
Steve Tait is the T8 First Response Instructor Trainer and teaches both courses and oversees the T8FR instructors and course offering. Steve initial stepped into the world of first response during his early career in the UK military and on leaving further developed his skills in the UK. Since qualifying with EFR he has instructed over 700 individuals in Hong Kong, Macau and across the region including medical professionals, teachers, aviators, sports coaches, sailors, corporate professionals, adventure runners and a myriad of others.
Ben Chiu - INSTRUCTOR
Nationality: Australian / Hong Kong
Years Instructing: 3 Years
Language: English, Cantonese
EFR/ Medical Qualification: Doctor & EMT
Ben is an Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA) registered paramedic with a Postgraduate Certificate Advanced in critical care and community care, a Bachelor of Paramedic Practice and BSc Sports Science Graduate. He has over 4 years emergency care experience both in Australia and New Zealand. He is passionate about education and has been involved in the teaching and mentoring of new paramedics. He is now taking some time away from frontline ambulance work to focus his attention on medical school aspirations. Outside of his medical background Ben is also heavily involved in sports coaching and outdoor activities.
Irene Thong - INSTRUCTOR
Megan Du Plessis - INSTRUCTOR
Nationality: Malaysian Chinese
Language: English, Cantonese
EFR/ Medical Qualification:
Irene is a Registered Nurse, trained in UK, and practised in UK (1993), Malaysia (1993-1995) and in HK (1995 and present). She gained her Bachelor of Nursing (1998) and Master in Nursing (2006) through Monash University Australia. She has worked in both private and government hospitals in Hong Kong. Irene is very passionate about her job and love being in the frontline. She has taught pre-registration nursing at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2002) and HK Sanatorium and Hospital (2014). She is also an evacuation nurse for International SOS of HK and an Instructor for MedAire Inflight Illnesses and Injuries (HK Based) since 2016. She also holds a current AHA BLS license and has been teaching CPR and First Aids to Business Aviation Crews since 2016.
Nationality: South African
Language: English
EFR/ Medical Qualification:
Megan has been teaching kiteboarding since 2012 and has recently qualified to train new kiteboarding instructors, where part of the instructor's course is an EFR course. Until completing our training, Megan did not feel confident to help in an emergency. Becoming an EFR instructor not only gives her the confidence to help, but also the ability to deliver a more complete instructor's course and equip her students with the same confidence.
Kenneth Poon - INSTRUCTOR
Nationality: Hong Kong
Language: English, Cantonese
EFR/ Medical Qualification:
Kenneth was a Senior Ambulanceman with Hong Kong Fire Services Department for 12 years and a Senior Ambulance Officer and a First Aid Lecturer with Hong Kong St John Ambulance for over 23 years. First aid and paramedic fields are his interests where he can continue to be part of the front line helping others in many ways. He enjoys being a trainer and hopes as an instructor he can continue to share his knowledge and helping people.
Sheeba Thampi - INSTRUCTOR
Nationality: Indian
Language: English
EFR/ Medical Qualification:
Sheeba is a Registered Nurse and have more than 20 years of experience. She has a nursing degree and had completed her MBA in Hospital Administration. Sheeba is registered with Hong Kong Nursing Council as a practicing nurse and have worked in reputable hospitals in Hong Kong - Hong Kong Adventist Hospital and Matilda International Hospital. She has worked in the Outpatient and Emergency unit and the Health Assessment unit. She is also a registered midwife.
BECOME A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR WITH T8 FIRST RESPONSE
Are you passionate about teaching lifesaving skills and ready to make a real impact in your community? T8 First Response is expanding, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our instructor team.
Our 5-day Instructor Training Program equips you with everything you need to confidently deliver internationally accredited first aid courses. This hands-on course prepares you to teach our full catalogue of programs—including Primary Care, Secondary Care, Care for Children, CPR & AED—using the same evidence-based care guidelines followed by medical professionals worldwide.
You’ll gain skills in:
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Delivering scenario-based and performance-driven training
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Coaching students through practical, hands-on sessions
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Structuring lessons for all learning styles and age groups
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Inspiring confidence and motivation in learners
We’re currently seeking professionals—ideally with a background in healthcare, such as EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physiotherapists, or doctors—who are looking to:
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Share their knowledge
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Earn extra income
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Enjoy flexible teaching schedules
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Be part of a mission-driven team
All successful candidates will complete our instructor course and receive official certification through Emergency First Response (EFR Australia), delivered by one of Hong Kong’s leading training centres.
Whether you're looking to expand your career, diversify your skills, or inspire others to save lives, this is your opportunity.
Get started today – Contact us at enquiry@t8-firstresponse.com