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Phil Arnzen & Austin Smith NAH February Finalist
How to vote for Phil and Austin Thank you for those who have commented and voted. Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of our Hero of the Month for February. Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here. Corporal Phil Arnzen and Deputy Austin Smith...
Shira Coleman NAH February Finalist
How to vote for Shira Thank you for those who have commented and voted. Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of our Hero of the Month for February. Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here. Shira Coleman is a tough nurse that does whatever it...
Russell Osgood NAH February Finalist
How to vote for Russell Thank you for those who have commented and voted. Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of our Hero of the Month for February. Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here. Russell is an outstanding firefighter, making an impact...
Preparations for an Ice Storm
The National Weather Service is describing the ice storm tightening a frozen grip on the southeastern part of the US with words like: Catastrophic, crippling and an even of historical proportions. Unlike blizzards, ice storms present unique problems that require...
How Technology Helps First Responders
Technological advancements have made streamlining processes and optimizing operations possible universally, with the impact affecting the largest corporations all the way down to our daily lives. One area where the application of the latest technology is evident is in...
How to Survive If You are Stranded by Snow or Ice
As the southeast continues to clean up from this week’s ice and snow storm, what would you do if you were stuck for hours, or days, in a surprise storm? Drivers in Alabama and Georgia faced the dangerous dilemma this week as a surprise storm moved in, stranding people...
Renters Need Insurance Too.
It costs mere pennies a day, yet many renters don’t get insurance to cover their electronics, clothes, furniture and other valuable possessions. Many renters are under the assumption their landlord’s insurance will cover their goods if there is a fire, a flood, or a...
Winter Driving Tips for EMTs
Driving is part of nearly every call, and medical emergencies do not stop happening on account of bad driving conditions. When winter rolls around, most people can leave the car in the garage and stay off the roads. As an EMT you don’t have that luxury, and there are...
The Search is on for the Next $2,500 Academic Award Winner
The California Casualty Academic Award was created to help defray costs that educators pay for classrooms and other instructional materials. A recent survey found public school teachers spent $1.6 billion of their own money on classroom supplies and gear in the...
8 Ways for Peace Officers to Stay Safer on the Job
There are many dangers associated with being a law enforcement officer. Many come simply from driving. The police have to protect the public but also protect themselves by not taking risks while in or around their vehicle. Here is a roundup of eight ways for police...