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How Technology is Changing Law Enforcement
Is there any industry that technology hasn’t revolutionized in the past few decades? Over the last ten years in particular, changes in Internet technology, the development of new software, and the influx of mobile devices have led to significant shifts in law...
8 Health and Wellness Tips for First Responders
*Updated April 2018 https://youtu.be/4ecCZYV6r2c Whether you’re a firefighter, police officer, or paramedic, life as a first responder can be stressful and challenging. As a result of dangerous or hectic duties and long hours, many first responders are left with...
Firefighter Fitness: Life After Amputation
Jeff Bryan is a firefighter who doesn't let adversity keep him down. Jeff returned to full time work in March 2015, just slightly less than a year after his right leg was amputated below the knee. Jeff severely injured that leg in a 1991 skiing accident in Colorado....
A Firefighter’s Guide to a Healthy, Balanced Life
Few jobs are more stressful on a daily basis than being a firefighter. Not only must you deal with dangerous situations, but you’re also required to stay healthy and fit. Whether you’re facing hectic hours and demanding duties that leave you tired at the end of the...
Tornados: Don’t be Left Twisting in the Wind
Springtime is tornado season in the United States. Many people have been lulled into false sense of security by the relatively slow start this year. But once again Mother Nature flexed her muscles sending destructive storms roaring through much of the Midwest. As the...
Parched California Sparks Fire Worries: Essential Tips to Protect Your Home
California is parched, and bracing for another scary fire year. Once again, much needed rain and snow has eluded the state. The snow pack is a paltry six percent of normal and this January through March was the driest ever in recorded history. The U.S. Drought Monitor...
The Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom
Technology will always be a double-edged sword, regardless of what it does or where it’s used. This is perhaps no more evident than in the classroom. While new technologies give students access to more information than any previous generation has ever had, the advance...
Leslyn Wiese Hero of the Month: March 2015
Leslyn has been a nurse for 20 years and her close friends call her a healer. Whether it’s a person, or small animal, she stops to give the best care to each one with compassion and kindness. Leslyn works in the ICU unit in Arizona. There was a 2 year old that had...
A High School Teacher’s Guide to Classroom Management
Classroom management is one of the central facets of teaching … and often the most difficult. This is especially true for high school teachers, because teenage students tend to be more rebellious and uncooperative. By understanding the challenges you face and learning...
5 Ways Teachers Can Encourage Classroom Discussion
Whether at the elementary or post-graduate level, teachers everywhere often struggle with facilitating classroom discussion. You may have one or two students who are completely engaged, but too often you catch yourself wishing everyone would share their thoughts for a...