Helium balloons are great fun to have at parties – they float in the air, they’re great for games, and you can make funny squeaky voices out of the air inside. But have you ever wondered if these helium balloons are completely safe? Have you ever checked what the hazards could be around the gas inside? …
Several people prefer having facial hair to staying clean shaven every day. However, some men applying for the fire service may wonder whether they’re allowed to have facial hair or a full grown beard.Sadly, the general rule of thumb is firefighters aren’t allowed to have beards. If you’re a member of the fire service, particularly …
The design of firefighter’s helmets in America has not changed very much at all since the 1800s. The distinctive shape and design of these helmets has in fact become famous, and can be recognized the world over. Although the materials may have altered slightly, and new features been added along the way, the old saying …
EMT, EMS, EMR, Paramedics – what does it all mean? When looking into emergency situations and first responder roles, your research can throw around a lot of initials and titles without really explaining them in depth so you can understand them fully.Medical personnel begin to merge and blend together and soon, you can’t remember what the …
It’s pretty common knowledge that EMTs and paramedics are some of the most important and hardest working people in society. They’re always one of the first people to arrive at the scene of an emergency situation and save lives with their expert medical care.If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably wondered, at some point, what …
Something that often gets brought up in conversations is whether, or not, firefighters can have tattoos. And the same question gets asked of all frontline jobs. From doctors to nurses to police officers, all the public wants to know is whether, or not, they are allowed tattoos. And if you are a person who is …
911. It is the phone number that we have been taught since we were old enough to count. The three-numbered code that we all remember, yet we hope so fiercely that we will never have to actually use it.While emergency phone numbers vary depending on which area in the world you are from, the number …
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We’ve all seen action movies in which the main star will run through a burning building to save the day. A lot of us have probably also thought to ourselves, is that even possible?Well, the action heroes of real life: firefighters, prove that it is possible, but only with the appropriate safety equipment. Still, it …
Olive oil – the Greeks’ greatest invention (sorry, alarm clock, but you didn’t stand a chance).It has been one of the most common household ingredients for decades, and has made cooking easier and more enjoyable for centuries. As a healthier alternative to most cooking oils, olive oil has cemented its place in a lot of …
Remember when you were a kid, and in school they would ask everyone what they wanted to be when they grew up? The odds are that there were at least one or two kids who wanted to be firemen. Perhaps you were one of them. Firefighters are brave, strong, and more than anything else, they …
