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Don’t Let Summer Heat Drain Your Vehicle
*Updated June 2018 The dog days of summer don’t just leave you overheated and exhausted, they take a toll on your vehicle. Did you know?...
4 Things You Can Do to Stop the #1 Killer of Firefighters
In 2013, on duty deaths caused by sudden cardiac events accounted for 35% off on-duty deaths. That’s not including others who sustained damage to their hearts and cardiovascular systems but died off duty. It should come as no surprise that the overall killer of...
4 Things Teachers Should Do Before School Starts
For many teachers, the beginning of the school year is both exciting and overwhelming. In the final few weeks of summer, their minds are racing with thoughts of lesson plans, class rosters, assessments, Back-To-School Night, and classroom set up. Before you dive into...
Vickie Wilson Hero of the Month: July 2015
Vickie is a dedicated nurse, and has a big humanitarian heart. Vickie has been involved in many aspects of local and global humanitarian services most of her life. One reason Vickie is an above average nurse is because she goes beyond the call of duty. Rarely does...
California Casualty Partners with California Department of Education
Pictured here from left to right are: Susan Frantz (Group Marketing Team Manager, California Casualty), Tom Torlakson (CA Superintendent), Beau Brown (CEO, California Casualty) and Lisa Almeida (Assistant Vice President Group Marketing, California Casualty) The...
What’s Your Excuse? The Story of Traffic Tickets
I think we can all admit that one time or another we’ve been in a hurry and exceeded the speed limit. Sure, it’s not safe, it depletes your gas mileage and you could get a stopped by an officer. And, when it happens your heart is pounding and you are nervous, but...
What’s Cooking? 10 Hot Firehouse Recipes
We’ve often wondered how they do it. We are talking about cooking for the crew at a fire station. Think about it; it’s hard enough preparing food for a family, but it’s even harder for a couple dozen men and women who might have to bolt at a moment’s notice. Any...
What NewlyWeds Need to Know about Insurance
Odds are you know someone who is getting married this summer. Now through September is when the majority of weddings take place each year in the U.S. While it’s a time of joy and dreams of the future, there are many important decisions: how many people to invite, is...
Make a Splash with Pool Safety
There’s nothing like a cool dip in a pool on a hot summer day, but calm waters can be dangerous for children. The Consumer Protection Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that nearly 400 children under the age of fifteen drown every year in a pool or spa. Unfortunately,...
Self Test for Firefighters : Mental Health Part III
Tim Casey describes himself as, “a retired firefighter/paramedic, author, lecturer, public speaker and an alcoholic. As a public servant for more than 30 years, I know the hero business from the inside out, and I also know the costs of that profession; the human cost....