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Hidden Deck Dangers
Decks; they come in all sizes, shapes and age. They’re an extension of our living space as the weather warms and we spend more time outdoors. They can also be an accident waiting to happen. A study by the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that close to...
Joe Benton Hero of the Month: June 2015
As long as he could remember, and well before he was in the academy, Joe wanted to be a firefighter. He spent many years volunteering with Escondido Fire before becoming a full-time firefighter with LA County over 13 years ago. During one of the largest fire seasons...
You Know Your Dad Was a First Responder When…
You Know Your Dad Was a First Responder When: Adam 12, T.J. Hooker, CHiPs, Code Red, Emergency and Hill Street Blues were the mainstay on the family TV You practiced family evacuation drills as a Father’s Day ritual Dad displayed the implements of the trade: unloaded...
Get Your Home Ready for Summer
Summer is more than just a great time for BBQs, baseball and swimming pools; it’s the perfect time to get your home maintenance done. The experts say warm weather is perfect for: • Interior and exterior painting • Power washing exterior walls to remove dust, mold or...
Top Teacher of 2015 and California Casualty Customer Donn Harrison
Donn Harrison doesn’t think of himself as exceptional. He’s a kindergarten teacher at Parkview Elementary School in Cameron, Missouri, where he also volunteers as a firefighter and ambulance driver/ EMT. He says he is just a regular guy who loves his family and his...
Don’t Get Blown Away Preparing for Hurricanes
Hurricane season began June 1. Are you ready? The nation’s top emergency managers warn that millions of Americans from the Gulf Coast to the Eastern Seaboard as far north as Maine are in danger. Southern California has even experienced tropical storms, giving the West...
6 Stress Management Tips for Police Officers
If you’re a police officer or law enforcement agent, you are exposed to stressful situations on a daily basis. While your training has equipped you to handle most of these circumstances, your body isn’t always prepared to cooperate. Too much stress can leave you...
8 Nutrition Tips for Nurses
Most people assume nurses live healthy lives, but that isn’t always the case. The challenge posed by long hours, demanding shifts, and stressful encounters often leaves nurses worn out, and healthy eating sometimes takes a back seat in favor of easy eating. Instead of...
NVFC Launches Volunteer Recruitment Portal for Fire Departments to Combat Declining Volunteerism
GREENBELT, Md. – The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) today launched the department portal component of its new Make Me a Firefighter volunteer recruitment campaign. Departments can now sign up at https://portal.nvfc.org to join the campaign and showcase their...
6 Survival Tips for Night Shift Nurses
Few jobs are as demanding as night shift nurse. Although the duties are no different for nurses as night from what day workers have to do, the unusual hours present unique challenges. Knowing how to handle this situation properly can ensure that you live a happier and...