There’s no doubt about it, everywhere you look in America today, people are looking larger than ever. Obesity is a national crisis and one to which there appears to be no end in sight. Even the...

Have you ever wondered what the difference between an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is? Well, it’s not as straightforward as you might think, while...

Yes, firefighters can wear knee pads. Most turnout/bunker pants have built-in knee protection, but they are usually soft and provide limited support. In fact, we’re surprised that they don’t...

Are you considering becoming a volunteer firefighter and wondering whether you might get a little financial compensation for doing so? Well, it’s not impossible to get paid as volunteer...

Everyone knows that water extinguishes fires, right? But why and how does this common liquid, which is made of hydrogen and oxygen (two things that can further fuel a fire) extinguish fires, rather...

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are the first line of emergency medical response and you have almost certainly encountered someone in the job at some point in your life. Now, you may be...