by admin | Apr 6, 2023 | Blogs
For the past couple of months, fearful protestors have been trying to stop Atlanta from expanding its emergency response training center, you may ask yourself: What is cop city? Atlanta has a plan to build an emergency response training center which would be...
by admin | Mar 6, 2023 | Blogs, Women's History Month
Introduction Women have greatly advanced emergency services since Clara Barton created the American Red Cross in 1881. After the Civil War, Barton visited Europe and became inspired by the Swiss global Red Cross Network. When she returned from Europe, she campaigned...
by admin | Feb 7, 2023 | Black History Month, Blogs
OPTU is using Black History Month to learn and share the stories of Black innovators in our line of work: Emergency Response. The Freedom House Ambulance Service (FHAS) was the first emergency medical service in the United States to be staffed by paramedics with...
by admin | Jan 12, 2023 | News and Current Events
On January 9th, 2023, a federal judge – Judge Renee Marie Bumb – issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against New Jersey Officials. “The Court will grant the motion for temporary restraints”. The National Rifle Association (NRA) filed a lawsuit against the...
by admin | Nov 28, 2022 | Blogs
The holiday season is a time to celebrate and appreciate time with family and friends. With Black Friday rolling around the corner, some are excited to shop for the holidays. However, the holiday season can be a rough time for others and may lead them into trouble. In...
