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The Controversy of Assigned Seating
by Thomas Brown Next year I’ll be going into my sophomore year of high school. Throughout my eleven years of school I’ve had teachers who let us sit with our friends, teachers who assign seating, teachers who have couches for us to sit on, teachers who let us sit on...
10 Reasons to Work at California Casualty
by Thomas Brown Have you ever wondered what it might be like to work at Calcas? Have you ever thought of applying to work here? Below are some of the things we think set California Casualty apart from other companies. Celebrations Our employee celebrations have...
Hot Grilling Tips to Avoid Disaster
The mouthwatering smell of hamburgers, chicken and other grilled foods will soon start filling the air – but as Fourth of July weekend arrives (the unofficial start of BBQ season) the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is warning grillers to be careful....
Suicide: A Firefighter’s Deadly Dilemma
Firefighters; they are the men and women who save property and lives. But what happens when their lives need saving? That’s the dilemma for hundreds of first-responders each year. The demands of the job and the repeated trauma they see can leave many in crisis....
Hidden Deck Dangers
Decks; they come in all sizes, shapes and age. They’re an extension of our living space as the weather warms and we spend more time outdoors. They can also be an accident waiting to happen. A study by the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that close to...
Joe Benton Hero of the Month: June 2015
As long as he could remember, and well before he was in the academy, Joe wanted to be a firefighter. He spent many years volunteering with Escondido Fire before becoming a full-time firefighter with LA County over 13 years ago. During one of the largest fire seasons...
You Know Your Dad Was a First Responder When…
You Know Your Dad Was a First Responder When: Adam 12, T.J. Hooker, CHiPs, Code Red, Emergency and Hill Street Blues were the mainstay on the family TV You practiced family evacuation drills as a Father’s Day ritual Dad displayed the implements of the trade: unloaded...
Get Your Home Ready for Summer
Summer is more than just a great time for BBQs, baseball and swimming pools; it’s the perfect time to get your home maintenance done. The experts say warm weather is perfect for: • Interior and exterior painting • Power washing exterior walls to remove dust, mold or...
Top Teacher of 2015 and California Casualty Customer Donn Harrison
Donn Harrison doesn’t think of himself as exceptional. He’s a kindergarten teacher at Parkview Elementary School in Cameron, Missouri, where he also volunteers as a firefighter and ambulance driver/ EMT. He says he is just a regular guy who loves his family and his...
Don’t Get Blown Away Preparing for Hurricanes
Hurricane season began June 1. Are you ready? The nation’s top emergency managers warn that millions of Americans from the Gulf Coast to the Eastern Seaboard as far north as Maine are in danger. Southern California has even experienced tropical storms, giving the West...