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How To Use the New Fire Safety System in Georgia
The Office of Commissioner of Insurances and Fire and Life Safety of Georgia has come out with a new system to process Fire Safety courses and certification. While the old system is still up, they...
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month 2022
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month is a time to come together and show our support for the more than 55 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. First Response...
Should a Babysitter Get CPR Training?
Should a Babysitter Know CPR? It is essential for people who spend extended amounts of time with children to know basic lifesaving maneuvers such as CPR and First Aid. This includes babysitters....
Fire Safety Resources for Children
There are many great resources and platforms out there to help teachers and parents teach their children about Fire Safety. We have collected a few of the best resources below for easy access. If...
My Life with Food Allergies | Food Allergy Awareness Week 2022
Living with food allergies is not easy, but with the right precautions and perspective, it doesn’t have to be life altering. This week being Food Allergy Awareness Week, we are especially taking the...
How to Ensure Your Staff is Prepared for an Emergency
What is a ‘man down’ drill? The idea of a man down call was first practiced by the United States Army when a fellow soldier was wounded in battle. The soldiers were taught to yell “man down!” three...
AED Maintenance for Schools
When most people think of first responders in a crisis, they think of firefighters and paramedics. However, did you know that schools have their own first responders? School staff members are often...
How Do You Maintain Smoke Detectors?
Three Simple Steps to Maintain your Smoke Alarm Having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of survival in case of a fire. According to NFPA, 3 out of 5 deaths occur in homes...
What is a Sport Concussion?
Simply put, concussions are brain injuries that can range from mild to traumatic in severity. A concussion or a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or jolt to the head. A...
Six Ways Technology Can Help Dementia
Recently I was visiting with my Mom who has dementia. It was a bad day. If you have a loved one with dementia, you know the kind of day I’m talking about. She didn’t recognize me. She would barely...
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