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Guest Blogger – Jeff Bryan: Finding the Heart and Strength to be a Firefighter
The job of a first responder is very challenging. In an earlier article I stressed the importance of mental health. I am now turning my focus to the physical aspects we face at work. It is imperative that we stay in the best shape possible. We owe it to the community...
5 Secrets on How to Unleash Your Inner Hero
You have probably seen them; people around you who are super confident, loved by all and ready to rescue others when they need help with a task. They don’t wear a cape or mask, but they are revered by others. How can you be like them? It doesn’t take super powers like...
10 Tips to Protect Your Family from Dog Biting
While they can be lovable, cuddly and loyal, if you have a dog, be careful; dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claim dollars paid out in 2015, costing more than $530 million according to the Insurance Information...
Keeping Prom and Graduation Safe
High school prom and graduation season is a time for joy and preparing for the future. They are both important rites of passage for our children, but they can also be a dangerous time with many temptations. While teens are worrying about getting the perfect dress or...
Mace M. – Hero of the Month : May 2016
It was mid-December when Bishopville, MD Volunteer Fire was alerted to a structure fire with someone trapped inside. Mace, a 43 year veteran, was the first on the scene. The two-story house had fire shooting through the roof on the second floor. He quickly located...
Auto Recalls: What You Need to Know
We wouldn’t allow our children to play with an unsafe toy, nor would we use a household item that was deemed dangerous. But, when it comes to our autos and trucks, many Americans continue driving one that has been recalled because of a safety concern. It’s More Than...
4 Insurance Tips for Driving a Loaner Vehicle
If you’ve gotten a new recall notice about a dangerous airbag, you are not alone. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is warning that 51 million vehicles had some recall in 2015. That follows the record 60 million the year before. Most of these...
25 Simple Ways to Thank a Teacher
They work long hours supporting and educating our children. How often have you taken the time to say thank you? Here are 25 simple ways to say thanks: Give a sincere thank you in person Slip a thank you card on their desk Write a special note in your child’s homework...
5 Effortless Ways Peace Officers Can Manage Stress
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmxcFPGfB6M As a part of law enforcement, you face difficult situations daily. Stress is everywhere and everyone struggles with it. How it can manifest can depend on the individual’s stress management techniques and lifestyle. Research...
Why Driving with Bad Posture is Dangerous
Most of us spend at least 5 days a week driving to work on a regular basis. So if you commute an hour a day, that is 5 hours a week, 20 hours a month, and 240 hours a year driving. And that’s just driving to work, not including errands run to/from work or on days off....