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  • CONTRIBUTING FACTORS

    The accident investigation board determined the following three factors contributed to the A-10C mishap: The mishap pilot focused his attention on the boat on the lake and did not see the power line cables.   The mishap pilot demonstrated complacency immediately prior to the mishap by

  • Categories of Traumatic Brain Injuries

    MILD Loss of consciousness for less than 30 minutes Alteration of consciousness for up to 24 hours Amnesia for less than or equal to one day Glasgow Coma score of 13-15MODERATE Loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes, but less than 24 hours Alteration of consciousness for

  • CIVIL AIR PATROL EMERGENCY SERVICES

    Conducts 90 percent of federal inland search and rescue in the Continental United States, as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and supports Joint Rescue Coordination Centers in Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. Coordinates Air Force-assigned missions through the CAP National

  • CANDLE WITH CARE

    Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Don't fall asleep with candles burning. Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn. Use candle holders that are sturdy and won't tip over easily. Light candles carefully. Keep your hair and loose

  • CHECK IT OUT!

    TOP THREE ITEMS TO INSPECT TO AVOID MISHAPBRAKES: Well-maintained brakes can save your life. The foot brake must be capable of stopping the vehicle within a distance of 25 feet at a speed of 20 mph. The parking brake should be adequate to stop and hold the vehicle.TIRES: Bald, excessively worn or

  • CELL PHONE FACTS

    · Cell phone use accounts for 2,600 vehicle fatalities and 300,000 collisions annually nationwide.· Risk of collision increases by up to 400 percent when talking or texting on a cell phone while driving.· You can reduce your risk. Before you drive, turn your cell phone off. Let voicemail capture

  • CHARCOAL GRILLS

    1. Operate charcoal grills only outdoors, never inside an enclosed area, such as your home, enclosed porch, garage, tent, vehicle, etc. Even if you've finished grilling, and you assume all the coals are extinguished, they're still producing highly toxic carbon monoxide, so keep your charcoal grills

  • COMMON KILLERS...

    Improvised explosive devices aren't the only threats to U.S. forcesImprovised explosive devices in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a toll on deployed U.S. servicemembers fighting the war on terrorism. In Iraq alone, more than 1,790 Americans lost their lives to these deadly bombs from July 2003 to