Halloween Safety

Halloween Safety

Can you feel it? The chilling of the air. The turning of the tide. The thinning of the veil. Must be the season of the witch.   That's right, phriends, All Hallow's Eve is upon us. I must admit,...
Shooting Fireworks- The Great American Tradition

Shooting Fireworks- The Great American Tradition

The great American tradition of shooting fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July began in 1776, a mere four days after independence was won – July 8th, in fact. As it turns out, our propensity f...
The DL on the T.Q.
Bleeding Control

The DL on the T.Q.

Common Misconceptions About Holding Your Favorite Limbs Tight Ahh, the tourniquet: one of the most basic yet effective lifesaving tools in any human's arsenal against the scourge that is blood loss...
Stopping the Bleed for the Ones we Love

Stopping the Bleed for the Ones we Love

Everyone reading this has someone they love— or at least like enough that they don't want them to bleed out if something bad happens. If you don't, this is where you are more than welcome to stop ...
Bleeding Control

Bleeding Control

Controlling the situation and saving lives Thousands of American fatalities each year are the result of bleeding from unintentional trauma.  Worldwide about 30,000 die from an accidental bleed that...
Wound Packing for Dummies

Wound Packing for Dummies

Wound Packing for Dummies
Active Shooter: What You Can Do

Active Shooter: What You Can Do

FEMA has an excellent free resource for Active Shooter Training. We suggest using this resource to start a conversation within your organization. This training will impress upon your team the need ...