As a parent I believe my number one job is to keep my kids safe. What that means for me in central Wisconsin is a world apart for what it means for a father trying to keep his kids safe by escaping the ravages of war in Syria. “4.1 Miles,” an Oscar-nominated documentary short film, […]
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Preparing for a Mass Shooter Event
Are you prepared? In Boy Scouts and in lifeguard training I learned this mantra for a swimmer in distress: Reach Throw Row Go A lifeguard will only “go” after trying reach, throw, or row. Or the swimmer is incapable of assisting in their own rescue. A reach only works if the swimmer can grab the […]
Drowning prevention and drowning patient assessment and treatment is a topic that is highly interesting to me. As a former lifeguard and now a parent of two young children that are learning to swim I am always mindful of prevention. In the past week I have come across several excellent resources about drowning. I was […]
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Drowning Prevention Tips
Like most forms of accidental death drowning is easily preventable with the right combination of skills, experience, and awareness. This week I wrote about drowning prevention for the Everyday EMS Tips column at EMS1.com. Also since you are interested in tips make sure you read any tips or advice columns written by Thom Dick. He […]