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Spring is the ideal time to give your outdoor property a thorough check-up. After a long winter, campgrounds, cabins, lodges, and picnic areas likely bear the hidden impacts of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. Conducting a springtime property inspection is essential to spot and address winter-related issues early—before the busy season—ensuring safety for guests and saving you costly repairs...

Have you noticed more solar panels going up around your neighborhood? As electrical infrastructure continues to evolve, fire and emergency services face new operational challenges when responding to incidents involving photovoltaic (PV) solar arrays and battery energy storage systems (BESS). These technologies are becoming more common in residential, commercial, and utility scale settings, increasing the likelihood that firefighters will encounter them during...

When people think about wildlife encounters on guided adventure trips, their minds often jump to bears or large predators. Most unexpected wildlife encounters that lead to injuries or trip disruptions involve far more common animals such as insects, snakes, livestock, and region-specific wildlife. For adventure operators, understanding these everyday risks is a critical part of (trip safety planning.)   Wildlife Safety Starts with Awareness, Not Fear  Getting closer...

Emergency service organizations are built on trust. Volunteers and staff handle donations, equipment purchases, and public funds, often without the financial controls that large corporations have in place. Yet even in the most trusted departments, financial crimes can and do occur.  A missing deposit, forged check, or misused credit card can quickly turn into thousands...

Tips for Volunteer Fire Departments Supporting Community Events As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, communities across the country come together for their favorite fall traditions—pumpkin patches, apple picking, and harvest festivals. These celebrations often rely on local organizations, including volunteer fire departments, to help with setup, parking, or even sponsorship. While these...

What is an Emergency Preparedness Plan?   An emergency preparedness plan is a detailed policy that outlines procedures to follow during emergencies to ensure safety and minimize damage. It includes identifying potential risks, allocating resources, and establishing clear communication and evacuation procedures. It is an initiative-taking strategy to prepare for and respond to various emergencies.  Why is it important? ...

Knowing how to prevent cyber breaches and taking the necessary precautions can help protect your organization’s information. By having a plan in place, your organization will be better prepared when a breach does occur. Below 10 tips and best practices you can take to keep your information as safe as possible. Train Employees In Security...

What Every Operator Needs to Know Golf cart safety isn’t optional, it’s essential. Whether you’re managing or insuring a campground, rv park, dude ranch, guest ranch or another outdoor recreation/hospitality business, golf cart safety should always be top of mind. Make sure you have established and enforced eligibility requirements and operational guidelines in place to...

Working in the heat comes with a list of hazards. If your job is outside in the sun, inside a hot building, you must wear layers of heavy protective clothing and/or you perform strenuous physical activity, you are at risk for overheating. Personal factors such as lifestyle, habits, and body condition can contribute to your...

Whether you own the building you are in or are a lessee/renter, it is vitally important to ensure the building and your property are prepared for potential emergencies such as fire (including wildfire), flooding, severe weather, or other natural disasters. Consider taking the following emergency preparedness steps to help keep you and your property safe:  ...