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 | 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...
by admin | Oct 7, 2022 | Blogs
All private and public sectors number one concern is the safety of all their employees and guests. All employees are mostly at risk of workplace violence. Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening...
by admin | Sep 16, 2022 | Blogs
Receiving your driver’s license can mean freedom at last! You don’t need your parents telling you how to drive or what to do while driving. It is time to hit the road and discover your independence! It is important to keep in mind that even though you passed the...
