Farming is a dangerous occupation. Every day in the U.S., 100 farm workers suffer a time-loss injury. Agricultural workers are eight to 10 times more likely to die on the job than the average U.S. worker, and they endure some … Continue reading →
Suicide prevention and mental health awareness are becoming increasingly important topics, particularly among first responders. Many municipalities are now encouraging first responders to participate in available programs, training and therapy. Central Ohio Technical College held a First Responder Mental … Continue reading →
The recruitment and retention of qualified firefighters and police officers are essential to maintaining a safe and prosperous community. Unfortunately, it’s becoming more and more difficult to attract and keep qualified employees in both occupations. This stems from several challenges, … Continue reading →
First responders experience trauma everyday in their line of duty — it’s just another Tuesday for them. Because they’re constantly exposed to traumatic situations everyday, the job is an occupational hazard. That means it’s time for municipalities to provide their … Continue reading →
Imagine being trapped inside a bottle of thick, wavy glass. Everything you see and hear is distorted. Sights, sounds and sensations are magnified. No one outside the bottle understands you. This is how I describe autism. Now imagine being trapped … Continue reading →
Mark Garvin is one of those people who could easily be blown away by his job. Not necessarily because he likes it, but because he needs to follow the safety rules he is in charge of as manager of Gas … Continue reading →
The scenario is all too real. A 911 dispatcher receives a call that a farmer has fallen into his grain bin. Though the individual kernels are solid, together they create a condition similar to quicksand. Each movement causes the kernels … Continue reading →
As situations arise where first responders are necessary, it’s important for them to understand how to approach individuals diagnosed with autism. Individuals with autism are unique and cannot be learned about strictly from textbooks. Every person with autism is different … Continue reading →
When more and more violent incidents become a common occurrence in communities, it’s imperative for municipalities to take initiative to educate citizens over basic medical and trauma care. Educated EMS agencies, firefighters and police officers are not the first to … Continue reading →
RealView’s Life-Saving CommandScopeTM and Mobile Inspections Tools Work in Tandem for Goodlettsville Fire Department and Mutual Aid Stations Alike GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. (May 24, 2016) – The Goodlettsville, Tenn., Fire Department, which operates across this north-Nashville suburb is adopting a pair … Continue reading →
Downtown Corsicana, Texas, is a place where the past and present meet. The original brick streets carry residents and visitors to exciting neighborhood eateries, entertainment venues, shops and urban living spaces throughout the 26-block area that have become an enterprising … Continue reading →
