Hello my name Samantha L. Walton. I live in a small town with one stop light in Virginia. I'm the captin of the rescue squad and an optometric tech. My level as emt is enhanced which is just below an intermediate. I've almost completed testing for intermediate
+ more bio informationCalling in sick today? Have you really thought it through before you do it? There are several things to consider when calling in sick. Are you really sick? We have all called in sick and we were really not sick. That is okay as long as you don't make a habit in doing so.Of coarse if you are really sick you have nothing to wor... More..
Going to work may seem like the right thing to do when you think you may have just a cold. But do you really think about the effects of you going out in public when you have a common cold?If you are employed at any health-care facility or food preparation, going to work should NOT even be an option. Germs spread so easily and... More..
Nose bleeds (epistaxis) can be an adventure of there own. Before we discuss nose bleeds, let's talk about bleeding in general. Most people freak out at the sight of blood thinking the person is going to bleed to death. Take a half of cup of water and go outside and pour it onto a sidewalk. It spreads out pretty far doesn't it... More..
Do you have no time for exercise? Well believe it or not you have plenty of time for quick workouts and stress relieving exercises. It is very hard for society today to work, have a family life and still have time for the things to keep you healthy. Did you know that there are several things that you can do at work to that ar... More..
"YOU'VE GOT THE JOB!", now what are you going to do the first month you are there. Your first month at the new job is a valuable time. It not only gives you the chance to show what you are capable of but it shows the employer and other employees what you are made of. So what are you going do?Whenever you first start a job it'... More..
Everyone has had a job or two that they absolutely hate. It is not the end of the world there are several things you can do when you hate your job. You must also recognize when it to late to do anything to improve you liking your job.People who hate there job need divide their likes and dislikes on a piece of paper. Then go b... More..
The common cold is one of the most irritable things to have. Did you know that the common cold is the most common illness in humans? It is also the most common cause to miss work or school. While it is impossible to completely prevent the spread of the cold there are steps that you can take to reduce you and your family's cha... More..
Calling 911? We hope that no one has to ever call 911. However life is far from perfect and there will be time when you will have call 911. Do you know everything that you need to know for the dispatcher? Do you know the address in case if you are calling from a cell phone without 911 tracking? These are just of the few thing... More..
Let me first start by saying I've been an active member of a volunteer rescue squad for four years. I'm on my second term as Captain.When an emergency situation arises it is important to step back and take a look at the whole picture before deciding on what to do. It is very important to make sure that you remain safe before ... More..
Is your home fireproof? Sure everyone buys flame retardant or fireproof items, but what about the items already had? Are they fireproof or they so old you don't even remember? There are a lot of things you can do to fireproof your items at home.Tis the season, of coarse Christmas is over but if you have a real tree keep it wa... More..
Samantha L. Walton
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