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Safety Tips for When Thunder Roars
The flash of light and the crack of thunder can be scary and impressive, but it can also be deadly. Do you know what to do if a storm approaches? Many of us still don’t know the danger posed by thunderstorms. The National Weather Service reports an average of 49...
What the Color of Your Car Says About You?
There are a lot of decisions that come into play when deciding which vehicle best suits you. Some say that your car reflects your personality, especially the color. Car color expresses to the world what we want others to think of us. Gender and age can influence...
13 Free Resources for Educators
Free, Quality Educational Websites Looking for quality, free, educational websites? Here are several FREE websites some educators enjoy using. Get your browser’s bookmarking tool ready! Brain Breaks GoNoOdle www.gonoodle.com A variety of short, no-prep, desk-side...
7 Secrets to Avoid a Summer Break Down
Summer is here and the adventure of the road is calling. If you are thinking of a road trip, Wallet Hub has their annual recommendations for the best states to visit. After factoring in the cost of fuel, lodging and tolls, road conditions and the number of fun and...
The Challenges of Rural Firefighting and How You Can Change it
by Nick Magoteaux Fighting fire in a rural environment is much different than fighting fire in an urban or suburban environment. Firefighters face many challenges in the rural setting, like lack of water, extended response time, and lack of manpower, just to name a...
Fireworks: Lighting a Dangerous Fuse
The Fourth of July rings in a day of patriotism and pride. There will be barbeques and picnics, parades and festivals followed by fabulous fireworks displays in towns and cities across the nation. If you are lucky enough to live in or be in Seattle or Minneapolis, you...
Hero of the Month: June 2016
Name: Wendy R. Occupation: Law Enforcement Years of Service: 19 State: CA What made you want to be in Law Enforcement? “A Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputy came and spoke at my high school for a youth law class I took, and I decided that I wanted to be in law...
Beware of Scams and Frauds After Disasters
Are you prepared for hurricanes, tornadoes and fires? If your home was threatened would you know what to do? This is the season and at the very least, all of us should: Prepare an emergency kit Have a family evacuation and communications plan Stay Informed via the...
Could Having Tattoos Jeopardize Your Career in Law Enforcement?
Are you thinking about joining law enforcement? Are you thinking about getting a tattoo? You need to consider the implications of a tattoo if you are contemplating a career in law enforcement. While some departments are getting more lenient about exposed tattoos,...
A Teacher’s Guide to Beating the Summertime Blues
School may be out for summer, but it’s not necessarily vacation time for educators. Sure, who wouldn’t want three months to relax and catch a break? Unfortunately for many, that isn’t the case. The Gates Foundation finds that about a third of teachers across the U.S....