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California Casualty Celebrates Those Making a Difference for Students
It’s all about commitment. Like the commitment of Elizabeth Thompson, who may have said it best, “The really good teachers are the ones you remember; they stick with you all your life.” The Oakdale, California teacher is the most recent winner of a California Casualty...
Hero of the Year Finalists 2014
Voting is now closed for Hero of the Year 2014 Be sure to visit and read through all our Heroes' pages (see below). Voting is now closed. Phil Arnzen & Austin Smith Traci Smith Steve Hromas Dustin Reynolds Lillian French Emily Dawson
Phil Arzen / Austin Smith Hero of the Year Finalist 2014
Corporal Phil Arnzen and Deputy Austin Smith are nominated for their bravery, courage, and for going above the call. Both were dispatched to an accident call to where the vehicle had left the road, overturning into a ditch full of water. One of the occupants from the...
Traci Smith Hero of the Year Finalist 2014
Traci Smith is as critical care paramedic both at Grinnell Regional Medical Center and with East Poweshiek Ambulance Service where she is also the Director of Operations. Traci joined the ambulance service in 1997, and quickly went on to study to become an EMT, then...
Steve Hromas Hero of the Year Finalist 2014
Some say Steve is just a ‘young pup” as a nurse, and still learning what an impact he has on others. Co-workers say that he takes great pride in teamwork and is the go-to man to help out. Patients of all ages seem to gravitate to his fun personality. He serves as a...
Dustin Reynolds Hero of the Year Finalist 2014
In 2000, Dustin realized he wanted to work in law enforcement, and soon after, he started with the Shasta County Sheriff’s office. He put in his time working with the local jail, and soon made it to patrol. In October 2010, Mrs. Reynolds received the call no police...
Lillian Maldonado French Hero of the Year Finalist 2014
Lillian Maldonado French, as an educator and superintendent of Mountain View School District, has worked hard to make sure each student is making academic progress. She has integrated ways to provide resources for students, families, and staff in order for students to...
Emily Dawson Hero of the Year Finalist 2014
Emily has a strong passion for teaching, like most educators. One of the things that set her apart from the rest is the importance she promotes of community service. As a first year teacher, she took on the responsibility of creating meaningful service opportunities...
Our Ugly Sweaters: California Casualty Employees – Kansas Office
Our Kansas office recently took apart in the fun of the Ugly Sweater Craze. Check out the Sweater Contenders Below.
8 Ways for First Responders to Reduce Stress
As the first people on the scene during accidents, emergencies, and crimes, first responders are susceptible to experiencing strong emotional and physical reactions to stress. From sadness and fear to anxiety and anger, stressful emotions experienced on the clock are...