tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36437499267167605962012-02-16T00:41:39.349-06:00Here we talk about any and everything related to police, firefighters, EMTs, self defense, emergencies, and anything else we feel is worthy of mention.SevenSunshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09472495432579040951noreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3643749926716760596.post-26527670562130542122008-04-23T16:35:00.001-05:002008-04-23T16:37:14.336-05:00

Changes are in the works for 7 Suns, so we're putting the blog on hiatus and will back at you later.

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Some 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

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For 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:

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It’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.

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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 website’

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I 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

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Want 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

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I 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

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Just 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.

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I 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 of

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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.

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I 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!

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If 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 fire

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We 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,

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People 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

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I 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

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This 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

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When 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 –

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Police 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 7

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Here'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.

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You’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.

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Strike 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

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Okay, 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!

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I 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

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How 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

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The California fires have been in our minds, hearts and prayers. An incredible number of acres burns, houses lost, etc. This site has what’s still happening. Click on Read the Latest Activity to see the status of all the fires. CDF Firefighters has info on how to donate to those firefighters burned in the fire, plus stories of the fire.The California State Firefighters' Association has info

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My son-in-law is a Marine currently stationed in Iraq. One of the things he has been asking family and friends to send is reminders of the seasons at home (fall leaves, upcoming Christmas). Whether you believe we should be in this war or not, the guys and gals over there deserve our support.This site, ourmilitary.org has information and news related to all branches of service. One page,

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The International Krav-Maga Federation has info for civilians, police, military. Krav-Maga which means “Contact Combat” is the Israeli system of self defense, fighting skills, and defensive tactics. Course and seminars are being offered worldwide. Another resource is the Krav Maga Association of America, Inc. An online newspaper about Krav Maga has sprung up, too. There’s even a training

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I’m sure many of you get tired of the all the videos on police brutality and dishonest police, etc. Here are a couple videos of police chases without hint of either. This first one happened in the southern part of my state.height="350">This one of a chase in Ohio shows amazing precision driving. I found it so fascinating I watched it a number of times. Yea, team!

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I missed it, but last week was the first ever "National First Responder Appreciation Day" on Tuesday, September 25th. You can read about it on this blog. The following is info about the organization.First Response Coalition – a non-profit organization promoting the needs of America's first responders in the areas of communications interoperability and data/information preparedness. FRC is

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Today I’m featuring some interesting police blogs.Officer.com Police Blogs & PodcastsListen to (he has podcasts) or read Tim Dees on Law Enforcement. A recent post was titled: One Nation, Under Surveillance. It’s about video surveillance and is an insightful article.Police Magazine: Community for CopsLooks like a brand-new blog offered by “Police: The Law Enforcement Magazine.” The

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I wasn't the only one using my cell phone to snap pictures on Friday. One co-worked sent out a batch joking about our company BBQ. Here's the other ladder truck that came to our site.

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Friday afternoon, we had some excitement at our office. The fire alarms went off. People were slow to get moving, but we evacuated the 3 floors of the building. Once outside wisps of smoke were visible from the roof and it was obvious not just steam as we could smell something burning. Fire trucks arrive from different cities and three end up staying, including this one. (I took the picture

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This week I wanted to highlight some interesting blogs related to fire and firefighters. These are in no particular order.Mutual Aid – This blog is associated with Fire Chief magazine. It’s written by a gal who grew up in a firefighting family. She’s also involved with the Fire & Emergency Manufacturers & Services Association, the International Association of Fire Chiefs Foundation, the

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Welcome to the new 7 Suns blog. I’ve been checking around in the blogging world to see what’s out there for Firemen, Police and EMTs and have found some pretty interesting sites, as well as some dismal ones, or ones where there are no longer new posts.Thought I’d share some good ones I found. First, I’ll focus on a few EMT blogs.Looking for some details? Street Watch is a blog of notes from a

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