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    Pinal County elects 1st GOP sheriff  Nov 6, 2008
    Training deputies and detention officers in CPR and first aid. Replacing photo-enforcement vans with active deputies. (AZCentral -- News)

    Commentary: Be Proud of Past, Present Heroes  Nov 6, 2008
    Commentary - Be proud of past, present veteran heroes (DOD DefenseLINK)

    Splaine graduates Navy basic training  Nov 6, 2008
    During the eight-week program, Splaine completed a variety of training that included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness. (Somerville Journal, MA)

    What to Keep in the Car at All Time...  Nov 5, 2008
    The following items should be kept inside each vehicle at all times: cell phone and charger, pepper spray, car manual, tire gauge, first aid kit, bottled water, maps, and a compass or GPS system. First Aid Kit for the Car. (Suite101.com)

    A Great War veteran remembers  Nov 5, 2008
    I've wondered since, if I had known first aid and applied pressure to the wound, could I have saved his life. Mr. Allingham wrote. (Globe and Mail -- International)

    Women on the battlefield: CAB Soldiers continue tradition  Nov 5, 2008
    When a medical evacuation crew from Co. C pulled Iraqi policemen from a burning building rooftop July 18, Martinez was the flight medic on board and administered first aid to them as they were transported to a combat support hospital. For her heroic actions, Martinez was awarded the Air Medal with Valor for saving their lives. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Faces of war: Children in Congo hospital  Nov 4, 2008
    Late Monday, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs at U.N. headquarters in New York said an aid convoy had reached Rutshuru with its first aid and basic medicines to reopen health centers. The said some of the camps around Rutshuru had been destroyed. (CNN -- International)

    Congo refugees get soap, no food  Nov 4, 2008
    The convoy carried first aid and basic medicines to re-open health centers in the region. The U.N. said some of the camps around Rutshuru had been destroyed. (MSNBC -- International)

    Wales unveils strategy on suicide  Nov 4, 2008
    The Mental Health First Aid training programme has been running in some parts of Wales but will now be rolled out across the country ... It's just help, as you would with first aid ... Policy officer Gareth Jones said: "It's just help, as you would with first aid.". (BBC News -- UK)

    Congo-Kinshasa:Aid Convoy Reaches Rebel-Held Town  Nov 4, 2008
    The UN aid convoy that reached Rutshuru, a town in North Kivu, carried first aid and basic medicines for local health-care centres as well as equipment to re-establish clean water supplies, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)

    Congo rebels blast government for refusing negotiations  Nov 4, 2008
    The flare-up disrupted humanitarian aid distribution and the first aid for a week was delivered on Monday to the rebel-held town of Rutshuru, north of here. Rebel spokesman Bertrand Bisimwa said the Kinshasa government "confirmed its militarist position" by refusing the parliament's recommendation of direct dialogue with the CNDP, which has held a unilateral ceasefire since Wednesday. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    Health first this holiday  Nov 4, 2008
    "It is also always good to take proper first aid kits, particularly when travelling to remote areas or with children, and travel insurance is essential. Another good tip is to have at least one cellphone activated on roaming in cases of emergency. And finally, it is important to remember that drinking contaminated water is one of the biggest causes of illness for travellers so avoid doing it!". For more advise please call the sanofi pasteur Vaccine Helpline on 086160160 or consult a travel... (iAfrica.com)

    Health Care for Americans (58)  Nov 4, 2008
    As I told my children when discussing first aid when they were young, if there is a lot of blood or a bone sticking out, its an emergency. Emergency rooms are also very cost inefficient but there is no other option for the uninsured. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Red Cross reopens office in Gordon County  Nov 4, 2008
    Rosen said the Gordon County ARC chapter will use the space for training, meetings, CPR and First Aid classes on the third Saturday of each month, disaster response services and disaster response training, volunteer training and information and referral services. Currently, only one trained disaster volunteer lives in Gordon County, and Rosen said her first priority will be training more volunteers who will be available to assist during local emergencies. (Calhoun Times, GA)

    Aid convoy sets out in DR Congo  Nov 3, 2008
    It will be the first aid in a week for those stranded in areas controlled by renegade Gen Laurent Nkunda's forces. Visiting the region, the UK and French foreign ministers said urgent action was needed to ease the ongoing crisis. (BBC News)

    Bristol area to get more paramedics, more 999 operators  Nov 3, 2008
    He also told the meeting of the Ambulance Joint Health Scrutiny Committee that the trust will be looking to recruit more community first responders, where people are trained to be the first person at the scene, to start basic first aid while a paramedic is en route, particularly in rural communities. This story. (Evening Post)

    Surviving The Apocalypse  Nov 1, 2008
    Sure, you should get basic gear like water filters and learn first aid ... Knowing how to administer first aid is just the start, Rawles argues. (Forbes -- Technology)

    'Obstruction' Affidavit Exposes Secrets of D.C. Murder Mystery  Nov 1, 2008
    They told the call taker someone was performing first aid, holding a towel over the stab wound, police said. But investigators believe the men waited at least 19 minutes, and as long as 49 minutes, to report the stabbing. (ABC 7 News, DC)

    First responders train for disasters  Nov 1, 2008
    Ask people to take a first aid course when they renew their drivers licenses. Make copies of your important documents, put them on CD, and send it to a family member in a different area. (Nogales International, AZ)

    Homeless Man Executed for Killing Good Samaritan  Oct 31, 2008
    "I never sold anything to anyone. My only act or involvement was not telling on him. John Adams was the one that killed Donna Vick. The evidence proves that. ... I was in the bathroom when he attacked. I ran into the bedroom. By the time I came in, when I tried to help her with first aid it was too late.". He said an innocent man was being put to death and said he loved his family. (Fox News)

    Area Marine helps in Iraqi transition  Oct 31, 2008
    A maintenance chief from Solvang was among the U.S. Marines and sailors from the Trebil Port of Entry Transition Team (POETT) who worked with their Iraqi counterparts Oct. 11 to develop fundamental first aid skills for the Iraqi troops manning the border port ... They picked it up a lot faster than most Marines do going through first aid training the first time, said Virgen ... Because (firemen) are so very few, we need more knowledge about first aid to help the people we evacuate from accident... (Lompoc Record, CA)

    Centerra Gold Reports Third Quarter Earnings of $0.08 Per Share  Oct 31, 2008
    See "Non-GAAP Measures below. (2) Unit costs reflect revenue-based taxes and royalties for the full year, as described above. In particular, material assumptions or factors used to forecast production and costs include the following: - a gold price of $800 per ounce, - exchange rates: - $1USD:$1.10CAD - $1USD:36 Kyrgyz Som - $1USD:1,150 Mongolian Tugrik - $1USD:0.65 Euro Centerra's revenues, earnings and cash flows for the fourth quarter of 2008 are sensitive to changes in certain variables and... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)

    Firefighters Get Dangerous Dog Training  Oct 31, 2008
    "We can't render first aid to the patient until we get past the pit bull itself, or any other dog," said Omaha fire Capt. Jim Gentile. The Humane Society, which is conducting the training, let KETV NewsWatch 7 cameras into the classroom for an insider's look. (7 KETV Omaha)

    Get Your Vehicle Ready for the Change of Season  Oct 31, 2008
    You'll also need a first aid kit to treat any injuries that may occur in an accident. And in case you get stranded, carry canned or non-perishable food items and a can opener, a few gallons of clean water and enough warm blankets to cover up the entire family. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)

    News : Red Cross to offer community CPR training  Oct 31, 2008
    This course will feature adult, infant and child CPR instruction as well as First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator training. This session is perfect for families and those persons working in and around the community. (Forest Republican, WI)

    TCHS graduate completes basic training  Oct 31, 2008
    Vargas studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Vargas earned distinction as an honor graduate. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    State Emergency Operations Center Activated for Northwest PA Snow  Oct 30, 2008
    -- Winter car kit, which could include: flashlights with extra batteries, first aid kit with pocket knife, necessary medications, several blankets, matches, extra set of mittens, socks, and a wool cap, small shovel, small tools (pliers, wrench, screwdriver), brightly colored cloth to use as a flag. -- Keep a full tank of gas during the winter season. (PR Newswire)

    Strong aftershock hits SW Pakistan's quake-hit areas  Oct 30, 2008
    A total of 25 doctors are busy providing first aid to the injured, private Geo TV channel reported. The DAWN NEWS TV channel quoted Farooq Ahmad Khan as saying that around 2,000 houses had been damaged and up to 2,000 tents had been sent to the quake-affected areas. (People's Daily Online, China)

    Aftershock hits SW Pakistan, over 160 killed  Oct 30, 2008
    A total of 25 doctors are busy providing first aid to the injured, private Geo TV channel reported. Earthquake victims dig through rubble after an earthquake in Ziarat, Baluchistan province, in this video grab taken Oct. 29, 2008. (Xinhuanet, China)

    With the colors  Oct 30, 2008
    Summer instruction included first aid, mountaineering, hand grenades, rifle marksmanship and nuclear, biological and chemical training ... Boswell received training in the physical conditioning program as well as in classroom and field assignments including first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Letterboxing With Children  Oct 29, 2008
    Supplies: Personal stamp, ink pad, log book, pack lunch and water, hiking supplies (backpack, sun protection, first aid, extra clothing, weather report), searching supplies (compass, map, clues). Choose an area where a letterbox is hidden. (Suite101.com)

    Ellensburg's Karen Hull's life full of travel, service, a love to aid people in need  Oct 29, 2008
    I had taken some classes, First Aid, CPR, but it wasn t enough. In the following months Hull received Red Cross training and was certified as a disaster team member. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)

    Ingram suspends presidential bid  Oct 29, 2008
    He has been a search-and-rescue pilot, a firefighter, EMS first responder, and is certified as an instructor for Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), Incident Commander, Basic Life Support, CPR/AED, and First Aid. He has also worked as a dairy farmer, vice-president of a computer software company and an over-the-road truck driver. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    At KMC, fewer burns cases  Oct 29, 2008
    The children were taught to keep a bucket of water handy, always play under adult supervision and the basics of first aid in case of an injury. An official release from the Fire and Rescue Services Department stated that the number of fire accidents on Deepavali had come down by 15 per cent in the State and 10 per cent in the city. (Express Buzz)

    Have Backpack, Will Travel  Oct 28, 2008
    A small first aid kit in a waterproof container with band-aids in a variety of sizes, cotton, gauze, medical tape, anti-bacterial cream, alcohol wipes, tylenol, gravol, allergy pills, tensor bandage, q-tips, tissue, and safety pins. Optional items you should try to take with you. (Suite101.com)

    The extreme world of mountain marathons  Oct 28, 2008
    What the headlines failed to point out was that they were all equipped with food, waterproofs, maps, compasses, tents, sleeping bags and first aid and survival gear, and electronic tags that told the organisers which checkpoints they had visited. No less importantly, they had set out with the expectation of being challenged by the extremes (up to a point) of mountain weather. (Independent)

    OCEANSIDE: Details emerge in shooting  Oct 28, 2008
    Officers administered first aid to Kwok until paramedics responded, Poorman said. He was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. (North County Times)

    Police rescue, then arrest suspect  Oct 28, 2008
    The officer immediately radioed dispatch for an ambulance to respond to Hood Road for a male subject choking, and then performed first aid on Gracia-Fegueroa, who was kneeling on the front lawn. Soon after, a second officer arrived for backup and assisted in performing the Heimlich and chest thrusts. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)

    Army failures blamed for death of "selfless" Edinburgh paratrooper  Oct 27, 2008
    "Cpl. Wright and his colleagues were caught in the minefield after they went to the aid of sniper Lance Corporal Stuart Hale who lost part of his leg after he activated a hidden mine.Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Tootal previously told the inquest that an RAF Chinook had to be sent to rescue the group after Nato command in the area at first refused to send an American Black Hawk helicopter, more appropriate for such an operation, to help the men. Despite attempting to wave away the RAF helicopter... (The Edinburgh Journal)

    'Quintessential rural GP' wins doctor of the year award  Oct 27, 2008
    Mount Beauty-based rural GP proceduralist, Dr Mark Zagorski, has been rewarded for his significant service to the Rural Doctors Association of Victoria, and for his work to improve and modernise first aid and trauma management including in the ski patrol services of Australia's ski resorts. He received the prestigious award at the joint Rural Doctors Association of Australia and Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine annual conference, held in Sydney over the weekend. (Stock and Land)

    Stranded runners: your stories  Oct 26, 2008
    OMM participants are responsible and try to ensure any risks are contained and have to carry tents, survival kit, first aid, and emergency rations in case something goes wrong. This competition is international, with entries from all over the world and in my experience of four previous events and this one is extremely well organised. (BBC News -- UK)

    Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (Today)  Oct 26, 2008
    Nov. 1 Wilderness First Aid ... An intro to First Aid and patient care for outdoor leaders, guides and rangers -- principles of treatment and decision-making. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Different Ways to Start a Campfire  Oct 25, 2008
    Keep a lighter in the first aid kit and a scraper system clipped to the keychain or backpack. Store matches in a dry place. (Suite101.com)

    Is Your Car Ready for Winter?  Oct 25, 2008
    In addition to such preventative maintenance, put together an emergency kit that includes jumper cables, a flashlight, basic tools - such as such as a pocket knife, wrench and screwdriver, an ice scraper and brush, a fully charged cell phone, first aid supplies, warm clothing, blankets, hats for everyone, water and non-perishable food. Also include some carpet strips or kitty litter for traction in case your vehicle gets stuck in the snow, and a nifty glovebox mechanic that will help you figure... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Community Notes  Oct 25, 2008
    PRINCETON The Bureau County Metro Center will hold an American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety class for those 12 years old and older from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15. The class combines CPR and first aid training to teach participants to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants, children and adults. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    Young Ladies to Learn About Healthy Eating  Oct 24, 2008
    Kitchen safety and first aid will also be demonstrated. "GIRLSrock ... the kitchen", kicks off next Wednesday, October 29, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at East High School. (R News)

    Police officer, a Penn Hills native, killed in Md. crash  Oct 24, 2008
    Emergency workers gave him first aid as he was extricated from the cruiser. He was then taken by helicopter to the trauma center at Washington County Hospital in nearby Hagerstown, where he was pronounced dead, Lt. Pennington said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Army Wags go camping  Oct 23, 2008
    The soldiers then push us hard - known as "beasting" - through thigh-high puddles in a range of armoured vehicles, over an eight-metre climbing wall and through first aid drills. We also fire an SA80 - a soldier's standard issue rifle - in a simulator. (BBC News -- UK)

    Fire Prevention Week  Oct 23, 2008
    Have an emergency kit that includes at least a three day supply of drinking water and food that needs no refrigeration and, generally, no cooking; emergency cooking equipment, if required; a portable NOAA weather radio; first aid supplies and medications; basic tools such as wrench, a flashlight and gloves; portable lanterns and batteries; credit cards and cash; and important documents including insurance policies. Talk to your neighbors about wildfire safety. (Camden Chronicle, TN)

    Tree House haven for grocery-shopping moms  Oct 23, 2008
    Tree House staff members all have previous experience working with kids and all undergo criminal background checks and drug testing, plus receive CPR and first aid training. No other Giant staff members are allowed in the Tree House. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 22, 2008  Oct 23, 2008
    Emergency medical technicians can perform first aid and transport. I do not think Oceanside residents want to return to the limited service of EMTs. (North County Times)

    Schools accept blame  Oct 23, 2008
    About half of North Carolina's public high schools employ licensed athletic trainers, compared with first responders, who have been trained primarily in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. In Wake County, 20 of 21 high schools use licensed trainers. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Adventurer emphasizes importance of outdoors  Oct 23, 2008
    It teaches residents around the Himalayas essential guiding skills like ropework, first aid, English and other talents that make them more successful in the region's mountain tourism business. Our careers were created on the backs of these people, Conrad said. (Missoulian, MT)

    KCFD stations big new  Oct 23, 2008
    firefighting, first aid and rescue. gear, Cody said. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)

    North Korea Orders Ration Cut for Farmers to Feed Army, Aid Group Says  Oct 23, 2008
    The agency was among the first aid groups to disclose earlier this year that food shortages in the communist country were worsening. North Korea, a country of 23 million people, has been plagued by years of famine caused by floods, drought and economic mismanagement. (Bloomberg -- Japan)

    Wife sees husband drown on honeymoon  Oct 22, 2008
    I ran to a surfer who was nearby but he didn't understand English and a Red Cross [first aid] hut on the beach was closed. "It was only when a group of surfers heard my cries for help that anyone reacted and ran into the water to save him. "They dragged him onto the sand I could see he was in a bad way. (Telegraph.co.uk)

    Spurned IAF trainee throws acid on girl  Oct 22, 2008
    After ensuring first aid at the CSI Hospital Karthika was shifted to Sagar Apollo Hospital on Bannerghatta road, police said. The hostel warden Vineetha Sudarshan, reportedly had asked Karthika's parents to lodge a complaint with the police as Rakesh used to call the hostel and harass Karthika. (Express Buzz)

    Military News  Oct 22, 2008
    Over nine weeks of basic combat training, Hicks received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)

    Afield with the Fat Boy: Passing it on  Oct 22, 2008
    In the spirit of the day I got to pass on first aid a bit. Nothing a slice of pizza and bactine wouldn't fix. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)

    Planning Your First Dog Show  Oct 21, 2008
    First aid kit for both you and dog (*be sure to carry liquid children's Benadryl for insect bites, bee stings; check with your vet for appropriate dosage for your dog). Medications you require. (Suite101.com)

    Flu Vaccines Necessary in Kids?  Oct 21, 2008
    The list of supplies you need to make your own first aid kit. . (U.S. News & World Report)

    IPS boasts positive budget  Oct 21, 2008
    Hardy is also certified in CPR and advanced first aid, automotive brake systems, suspensions and steering, manual drive trains and automotive refrigerants. Walcutt has worked for IPS since the beginning of the school year as a secondary special education teacher. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    Town celebrates Make A Difference Day on Oct. 25  Oct 21, 2008
    Stationary (envelopes, note cards, pens, and paper) and medicated SPF 15 lip balm, travel sizeds sun screen, first aid kits, and hard candy for distribution by Miss Meany s fourth grade class at the Morrison School to Operation Make a Soldier Smile. Pet food for the Massachusetts Humane Society. (Braintree Forum, MA)

    MBRMC & LIFE Complete 1st Phase of Emergency Relief for Victims of Hurricane Ike  Oct 20, 2008
    LIFE's staff and volunteers worked tirelessly in providing hot meals and canned food, water, hygiene kits, first aid kits, cleaning supplies, clothing, towels, pillows, blankets, and other essential supplies to residents of Galveston, Houston, Webster and other surrounding areas in Texas, as well as in Baton Rouge and Alexandria, Louisiana. Working with local charities, like the Houston Food Bank, LIFE's team provided food and other emergency items at the Federal Emergency Management Agency... (PR Newswire)

    Nguyen graduates Marine basic training  Oct 20, 2008
    In addition to the physical conditioning program, Nguyen spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments, which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. (Medford Transcript, MA)

    Neighbors give aid to woman  Oct 20, 2008
    Or how about the off-duty Border Patrol agent who helped give first aid to the injured woman. Would you have done the same. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    Scouts earn badges and awards  Oct 19, 2008
    Merit badges earned included Swimming, Communications, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Science, Art, Woodcarving, Fish and Wildlife Management, Medicine, Leatherwork, Orienteering, Rifle Shooting, First Aid, Citizenship in the World, Camping, Shotgun Shooting, and Citizenship in the Community. The boys worked long and hard for these awards and badges. (Kentland Newton County Enterprise, IN)

    Business calendar  Oct 19, 2008
    CPR/First Aid classes, 9 a.m.-noon, First Aid; 1-5 p.m., CPR; Northeast Florida Safety Council, 1725 Art Museum Drive. $40 one class, $55 both classes. (Florida Times-Union)

    Keith Michael Walker  Oct 18, 2008
    AEDs are designed to be simple to use, and the use of AEDs is taught in many first aid, first responder and basic life support level CPR classes. I have spoken to David Downs at Cecilian Bank but we do not have anything arranged yet, said Dr. Michael Walker, Keith s father. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)

    Twin boy in garden pond fall dies  Oct 18, 2008
    Both were given first aid by people at the scene. Huge personality. (BBC News)

    Pain wins badge of honor  Oct 18, 2008
    On Thursday, it was pistol firing and a written first aid test at the Watervliet Arsenal. Friday's task was the difficult road march through the trails and foothills of Saratoga County. (Albany Times Union)

    Get Your Vehicle Ready for the Change of Season  Oct 18, 2008
    You'll also need a first aid kit to treat any injuries that may occur in an accident. And in case you get stranded, carry canned or non-perishable food items and a can opener, a few gallons of clean water and enough warm blankets to cover up the entire family. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)

    It's not too late to ready dogs for the season  Oct 18, 2008
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    Red Cross opens new Gordon County office  Oct 18, 2008
    Rosen said the Gordon County ARC chapter will use the space for training, meeting, CPR and First Aid classes on the third Saturday of each month, disaster response services and disaster response training, volunteer training and information and referral services. Rosen said the Gordon County office will also handle Armed Forces Emergency Services for the families of local military personnel. (Calhoun Times, GA)

    Be Responsible  Oct 17, 2008
    My country is bleeding and no one is there to perform first aid. Our school systems are hurting, we have millions that are homeless, only certain people have access to health care and our infrastructure is worn out and needs repair. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)

    Healthy kicks for kids  Oct 17, 2008
    Being a scout offers valuable life skills such as leadership, group interaction and a chance to gain relevant knowledge, such as first aid. Children between the ages of 11 and 18 are welcome. (iAfrica.com)

    Community Calendar  Oct 17, 2008
    PET FIRST AID COURSE - Sponsored by the American Red Cross in Rhinelander. $40 registration. (Forest Republican, WI)

    On the go with Grandma  Oct 17, 2008
    She also designates a safety person who carries a first aid kit. They like the responsibility, and they like helping, Anderson said. (Rapid City Journal, SD)

    OBrien graduates basic combat training  Oct 17, 2008
    During the nine weeks of training, O Brien studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. A 1995 graduate of Somerville High School, he is the son of Connie Burpee of Somerville. (Somerville Journal, MA)

    San Diego Firefighters Have a New Weapon in Their Firefighting Arsenal  Oct 16, 2008
    Each of the kits contains valuable firefighting equipment; hoses, special nozels, goggles, first aid kits, and foam cartridges. The tools are enough to equip at least two firefighters. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)

    Keynotes for Oct. 16  Oct 16, 2008
    Trained floral designer Nancy Engel will conduct an interactive workshop on home scenting, moth repellents, first aid, natural soap, cooking with lavender, and make-at-home facials. Herbal refreshments and many of Engel s products will be available for holiday shopping. (Hudson Sun, MA)

    JROTC: Leadership course or recruiting tool?  Oct 16, 2008
    Students enrolled in the program take a daily course that covers everything from map reading to first aid skills to leadership training. The latter happens through a discussion of what traits a leader ought to have, followed by group role-play. (AZCentral -- News)

    With the colors  Oct 16, 2008
    During the eight-week program Conner completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival and shipboard and aircraft safety ... During the eight-week program Carr completed a variety of training, which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Parkersburg doctor's office honored for tornado efforts  Oct 15, 2008
    As the recovery effort developed, Durbin and his staff supported a first aid station. With many roads and homes blocked by debris, they used all-terrain vehicles to take care where it was needed. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Doctor honored for efforts during tornado  Oct 15, 2008
    As recovery efforts continued, Durbin and his staff supported a first aid station and used all-terrain vehicles to reach areas blocked by debris. Information from: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, http://www. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

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