Welcome to the California Casualty Blog
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...
From the Desk to the Streets: A Sneak Peak into the Life of a Peace Officer
As someone from the general public, it was a true eye opener of an experience to learn what peace officers do on a daily basis. Sure, we read about stories of officers risking their lives, or watch stories on the news about those that make the ultimate sacrifice for...
Peace Officer Goes Above the Call, Even in Severe Winter Weather
With the polar vortex still roaring across the country, everyone is frantically doing their part to keep warm and safe. Abbye spent over a year writing about heroes for California Casualty, and recently had the opportunity to experience how some peace officers are...
Do you have the Flu, or a Bad Cold?
For Educators, Peace Officers, Firefighters, and Nurses - people who make our communities better - taking time off work for the flu has more repercussions than it does for your average cubicle dweller. That's why we wanted to share some tips on telling the difference...
CT Educators Welcome Their New School Lounge Makeover
CT Educators See Their $7,500 School Lounge Makeover© From California Casualty The New Year will be brighter and more comfortable for the English Department at Plainville High School in Plainville, Connecticut, after a $7500 School Lounge Makeover© from California...
Are You Prey For Identity Theft?
Gov't: 1 in 14 fell prey to identity theft in 2012(from AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says 1 out of every 14 Americans age 16 or older was a target or a victim of identity theft, a crime imposing a heavy emotional toll on many of its victims. This comes from a...
Francis C – Firefighter
NAH Hero of the Year Finalist
Voting is now closed! We are honored to have the opportunity to recognize each of these heroes. In our book, they are all Heroes of the Year! Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here. Francis is a full-time firefighter and part-time nurse at Cancer Treatment...
Officer Mansfield – Peace Officer
NAH Hero of the Year Finalist
Voting is now closed! We are honored to have the opportunity to recognize each of these heroes. In our book, they are all Heroes of the Year! Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here. Officer Mansfield started his career in law enforcement officer at the age of...