tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596Mon, 02 Sep 2024 09:09:08 +0000FirefightingFirePoliceSelf-defenseHumorEMTSafetyTransportationEmergencyGunsClothingFirst AidFirst RespondersMuseumNoticeOrganizationSupportTroopsHere we talk about any and everything related to police, firefighters, EMTs, self defense, emergencies, and anything else we feel is worthy of mention.http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)Blogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-2652767056213054212Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:35:00 +00002008-04-23T16:37:14.336-05:00NoticeChanges are in the works for 7 Suns, so we're putting the blog on hiatus and will back at you later.http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/04/taking-break.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-4731321643034818133Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:57:00 +00002008-04-17T10:02:55.454-05:00Self-defenseSome think the best self defense is having a gun to protect one’s self. In my opinion if you are not trained how to properly use your gun, buying a gun has just added to your danger.Here are some resources that I found of interest.No Nonsense Self Defense focuses on preventative actionsSelf Defense from Teen HealthHowever, I am by no means an expert on this topic. I would love to hear from any http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/04/self-defense.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-4247302201620941412Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:27:00 +00002008-04-09T16:30:06.020-05:00GunsSafetyFor those getting their kids guns or who have guns in the house, learning and teaching gun safety is of prime importance. In fact, I think all children should learn about gun safety. You never know when they are going to come across a gun at a friend’s house. I remember taking a gun safety course when I was twelve. These days I’d suggest starting younger.Here are 4 resources for gun safety:http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/04/gun-safety.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-5834684881955894651Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:21:00 +00002008-04-03T09:23:00.194-05:00GunsIt’s old news, but a coworker just sent me this link to the article which also offers a video. I don’t know about you, but seems ridiculous to me. At least it wasn’t a concealed carry permit… (If you have trouble getting the video to play, try this link.) Speaking of concealed carry, I came across this site run by people who want to help people know what the laws are from state to state. http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/04/10-month-old-illinois-baby-gets-gun.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-1170443483680678028Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:37:00 +00002008-03-26T10:43:09.612-05:00Firefighting In Emmitsburg, Maryland is the National Fallen Firefighters Monument. The National Fallen Firefighters organization was created by Congress in the early 90’s. The website has pages where you can search for fallen heroes by name and location, information and resources to support families, resources for local fire departments, information on state and federal benefits and more.I think the http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/03/national-fallen-firefighters-memorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-6091175304853011453Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:19:00 +00002008-03-19T09:21:27.570-05:00FirefightingMuseumI just stumbled across the Hall of Flame museum in Phoenix, Arizona. Read what they have to say about themselves:The Hall of Flame Fire Museum and the National Firefighting Hall of Heroes, located in Phoenix, Arizona, has almost an acre of fire history exhibits, with over 90 fully restored pieces of fire apparatus on display, dating from 1725 to 1969. Most of the exhibits are American, but we http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/03/hall-of-flame.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-1097046547976130196Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:38:00 +00002008-03-12T14:39:07.440-05:00FirefightingWant to give someone a teeny glimpse into what firefighting is like? Check out this maze-solving logic game - Smart Games Fire Escape by Educational Insights.Someone’s trapped in a burning building and only you can save the day! Keep your cool and think logically as you navigate the flame-filled corridors, armed only with a fire extinguisher and your wits. Climb ladders on both sides of the http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/03/game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-6977545763717126317Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:41:00 +00002008-03-05T13:43:46.862-06:00PoliceI was surfing the web and came across these police blogs and thought you might find them of interest, too.Star Police Blog – Keeping tabs on crime, court and police news in east Alabama.Brookline Police Blog – Brookline, Massachusetts Police ReportsDalton Police Department Blog – Dalton, GeorgiaLA Police Department Blog – Los Angelos, CaliforniaBPDNews.com – News Updates from the Boston Police http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/03/police-blogs-discovered.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-4721586142044626734Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:40:00 +00002008-02-27T09:41:49.350-06:00PoliceJust noticed this interesting article from January 7th - First female on Boston's version of a SWAT team rises to challenge And this amazing one from January 10th – Drunkest Driver Ever?What a dubious record to hold! You’d think that amount of alcohol in her system would have killed her! Of course, maybe if she hadn’t been found, it would have.http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/02/in-news.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-6822399082636304896Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:30:00 +00002008-02-20T09:33:42.188-06:00SafetyI recently noticed this article, Police Offer Safety Tips After Deaths, referring to pedestrian deaths. Looks like it has good tips. How at risk are we? The National Safety Council has an interesting chart of Odds of Death Due to Injury (United States, 2004). In it you can see deaths by numerous causes, such as fire, car accidents, falls, poisons, and more.Did you know we are more at risk ofhttp://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/02/risks-of-death.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-3051941139655535673Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:12:00 +00002008-02-14T11:16:35.599-06:00Self-defense Hapkido or Hapkidoin is another form of self-defense. Hapkido employs joint locks, pressure points, throws, kicks, and strikes. Hapkido emphasizes non-resisting movements, circular motion, and control of the opponent. This picture shows a Hapkido tournament in Korea. For more information check out the site: Hapkido Info. http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/02/korean-martial-art.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-4652636797742910916Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:09:00 +00002008-02-06T10:10:30.272-06:00FirePoliceSafetySelf-defenseI just discovered this site: The Police Notebook. Put together by the University of Oklahoma Police Department it has the following resources:crime preventionpersonal safetyinternet safetykid safetyfire safetyfirst aid and healthdrugs and alcoholLooks useful!http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/02/safety-resource.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-8367376690481453288Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:04:00 +00002008-01-30T10:08:01.891-06:00FireIf you smoke, put it out.All the way. Every time.Smoking & Home Fires: A campaign to prevent the #1 cause of home fire deaths.United States Fire Administration16825 South Seton AvenueEmmitsburg, MD 21727www.usfa.dhs.gov/smoking (English)www.usfa.dhs.gov/fumar (Spanish)Fire Safety Facts for Smokers and People Who Live With Smokers – used by permissionSmoking is the number one cause of home http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/01/usfas-smoking-home-fires-campaign.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-8754087015056452350Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:46:00 +00002008-01-23T09:48:44.609-06:00ClothingWe sell practical and casual clothing at Seven Suns. But maybe you’re on the lookout for something more fun—like for the kids. I love these cool kid shirts at CafePress. When my son-in-law was a deputy sheriff, his boys loved any kid-sized “police gear.” Now that he’s a Marine, they love camo and anything with Marine emblems, etc. I think we need to remind all kids of the heroes (police, fire, http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/01/shirts-and-jackets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-4872718104131838660Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:05:00 +00002008-01-16T11:08:33.224-06:00OrganizationPeople in the emergency business often “live” in their car. Keeping track off all the paperwork, pens, flashlights, etc. can get difficult. Seven Suns sells some gear to help.Check out Uncle Mike's Portable Car Seat Organizer. It transfers easily from vehicle to vehicle.Or maybe you need help organizing your backpack or need an organized bag. These items might help:BlackHawk Tactical Drop-in http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/01/organization.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-402030221210653925Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:51:00 +00002008-01-09T16:59:03.106-06:00First AidI recently watched the movie “The Water Horse” set during WWII. What was shocking to me was seeing how they basically did nothing to help a drowning victim breathe. We take mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and CPR for granted. Many people are trained these days to assist when the need arises. So it made me wonder. When did this all start? Here’s a brief history thanks to the American Heart http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/01/resuscitation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-2517080160000188766Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:05:00 +00002008-01-02T09:19:24.090-06:00EmergencyEMTTransportationThis was a first sighting for me – a lifeguard vehicle.Photo courtesy of Kevin Connors. And another by Kevin: Rescue vehicles during an evening rush hour accident – photo taken by Kenn Kiser. Here are three more vehicle shots Kenn took. Sierra Ambulance courtesy of Michael J. Summerville. It’s not just US ambulances that use the trick of backwards writing so that drivers see the correct word in http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2008/01/other-emergency-vehicles.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-8126329929532156686Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:58:00 +00002007-12-26T09:21:31.515-06:00FirefightingTransportationWhen my father-in-law was a teen, he got drafted to help pull the old horse-drawn fire-hose cart in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. They’d get in the back of a truck and hang on to the tongue of the fire-hose cart, while the driver drove to the fire.Enjoy this selection from bygone times:Oldie taken by Dee Kull. Another antique – this one shot by Gracey.It’s a shame this baby hasn’t been restored – http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2007/12/fire-fighter-transportation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-4196003673357499323Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:56:00 +00002007-12-19T10:31:30.854-06:00PoliceTransportationPolice vehicles come in all shapes and sizes and paint jobs. Thought you might enjoy this collection of shots of varying modes of transportation.Ontario Provincial Police cruiser photo by Gracey Stinson.Hawaiian patrol car by Jim Munnelly.These 3 photos are courtesy of Daniel T Yara:Japan Galveston, Texas Washington DC A different kind of “black and white” – photo by Ray ForesterThe following 7http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2007/12/police-transportation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-7904109427488182710Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:16:00 +00002007-12-12T09:27:27.331-06:00Self-defenseHere's a collection of quizzes to test your knowledge:Self Defense Quizzes –– choose the quiz you want out of 7 on this website.Self Defense Quiz from Boston Martial Arts CenterRate Your Risk: Evaluate Risks in Your LifeArming Women Against Rape & Endangerment (AWARE) Self-Protection QuizOf course, we offer Self Defense and Personal Security supplies on our website.http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2007/12/self-defense-how-much-do-you-really.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-4845777018873014166Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:52:00 +00002007-12-05T08:54:38.653-06:00HumorSelf-defenseYou’ve probably heard this story and it’s probably a work of fiction, but I still think it’s pretty funny! “Stun of a Gun”A humorous ad.This video goes on a bit long, but there are definitely fun parts.Self Defense for Kittens.Self Defense Cartoon.One more video.http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2007/12/self-defense-humor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-3499363856884377094Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:36:00 +00002007-11-28T10:39:43.527-06:00FirefightingHumorStrike the Box has Firefighter Jokes & miscellaneous humor, but they also have Viral Firefighting Videos.I love the picture on this site. Click to go to more pages.Fire Fighters Humor – 5 jokes and a one-linerMurphy's Laws for FirefightersRank Definitions for a Fire Department plus 14 other jokes.A slew of firefighter jokes from Steve Victory.Jokes from Firefighter Real StoriesFirefighter http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2007/11/humor-for-firefighters.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-6984387025509661395Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:32:00 +00002007-11-20T09:37:22.109-06:00EMTHumorOkay, I had to go look for more humor to share.EMS Humor forumMedical Jokes from 10-7, including Top Ten Lies told by ParamedicsFunny photos - some good ones!Not all of these jokes at Paramedic & EMT Gathering are related to the biz.This you’ve probably seen and/or experienced: Murphy’s Law of EMS You might be an EMT if…The best for last, cartoons!http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2007/11/emsemt-humor.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-3226100412202615659Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:04:00 +00002007-11-14T09:35:33.103-06:00HumorPoliceI found these sites with Police Humor. Of course, some jokes you’ll find on multiple sites, but there are enough unique ones on each site to make them worth sharing.Angelfire.com has 15 pages of jokes, stories, one-liners and definitely some groaners.101 fun jokes has a police page of jokes. My absolute favorite joke was on the Life on the Beat site. The one titled “Police Harassment”.The http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2007/11/need-laugh.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-2004354579447037362Wed, 07 Nov 2007 14:31:00 +00002007-11-07T08:40:47.258-06:00FireFirefightingHow did we get to where we are today? Let’s take a look at firefighting history.National Academies of Emergency Dispatch has a good article on theHistory of Firefighting from early Romans to present day. On his Rescue, Safety, Saving Lives site, Steve Victory has the History of the Maltese Cross, History of St. Florian, History of the Fire Apparatus, and History of the Star of Life.Women in the http://sevensunspoliceandfire.blogspot.com/2007/11/man-discovered-fireman-continues-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SevenSuns)0