Augmented reality glasses are designed to allow firefighters to see through the smoke to do work more efficiently. The system has a thermal camera attached to a transparent screen. Firefighters can see both the thermal image and what’s behind it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vw4EYxE1nDw The above video shows what this augmented reality system is all about. What do you … [Read more...] about These Augmented Reality Glasses Let Firefighters See Through Smoke

As of 2014, the average Wind Turbine Technicians brought home just shy of $51,050 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But earnings vary greatly by location, as employers must offer higher wages in certain areas of the country to attract qualified candidates. On average, the highest wages paid in Wind Turbine Technicians were in South Dakota, North Dakota, … [Read more...] about Highest Paying USA States for Wind Turbine Technician

As of 2014, the average Firefighters brought home just shy of $45,970 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But earnings vary greatly by location, as employers must offer higher wages in certain areas of the country to attract qualified candidates. On average, the highest wages paid in Firefighters  were in New Jersey, New York, California, Washington & … [Read more...] about The best and worst states to be a Firefighter in 2016

(press release) Eight members of the Ottawa Paramedic Service (OPS) received the Ontario Paramedic Bravery Award at Queen’s Park this evening for their brave actions in response to the incident on October 22, 2014. The eight OPS members included: Chief Anthony Di Monte; Superintendent Rodney Hamberger; Paramedics Michael Call; Eric Jetten; Dan Pollock; David Perras; Mylène … [Read more...] about Ottawa paramedics receive Ontario Paramedic Bravery Award

Iowa City, , Iowa – An Iowa woman is facing charges after police say she gave birth in a University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics bathroom, then tried to flush the baby down the toilet because she thought it was stillborn. The incident happened Sunday evening in a restroom at the John Colloton Pavilion. A criminal complaint filed in Johnson County states 22-year-old … [Read more...] about Woman delivers baby in hospital bathroom, tries to flush it down toilet