by Benjamin RousseyWritten by Benjamin RousseyUpdated October 2026 with verified details from the 2011 Cook County Courthouse shooting. On December 15, 2011, a violent shooting inside the Cook County Courthouse in Grand Marais, Minnesota tested how quickly ordinary workplace training can turn into action. A man who had just been convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct returned […]
by Benjamin RousseyWritten by Benjamin RousseyUpdated October 2026 with additional details from the documented rescue and current CPR guidance. On the morning of November 25, 2011, an 89-year-old St. Petersburg man became trapped inside his burning home. Heavy fire had spread through the house. Smoke filled the rooms. Conditions were deteriorating rapidly. Inside was Charles “Luke” Davis. […]
by Benjamin RousseyUpdated October 2026 with current CPR and trauma-response guidance. Some emergencies happen so quickly that nobody has time to prepare. That was the idea behind this older In-Pulse CPR story about a father named Joe Fernando, his daughter Emily, and a sudden emergency at an amusement park. The original article described Joe as a librarian […]
by Benjamin RousseyUpdated September 2026 to reflect current CPR, AED, and trauma-response guidance. A serious car crash can become a medical emergency in seconds. For Robert Hill, what began as a routine drive home with his two children turned into a life-or-death rescue when another driver crashed into a minivan at an intersection. The crash was violent […]
by Benjamin RousseyUpdated September 2026 with current CPR and emergency-response information. Teenagers sometimes believe they are invincible. That confidence, mixed with alcohol and poor judgment, can turn a fun night into a life-threatening emergency in just a few seconds. Imagine three recent high school graduates celebrating together at a friend’s house. With no adults home, and after […]
by Benjamin RousseyDo Florida high school students need CPR training to graduate?Yes. Under Florida Statute §1003.453, students must receive CPR, AED, and first aid training during high school, typically in 9th and 11th grade. This includes hands-on practice. However, most schools do not provide an official certification card required for many jobs. 12th Grade Floridians need CPR […]
by Benjamin RousseyFinding a good babysitter is not always easy. You are not just looking for someone to sit on the couch while your child watches a movie. You are trusting someone with your child’s safety. That means the babysitter needs to be responsible, alert, and able to make good decisions if something goes wrong. Most babysitting […]
by Benjamin RousseyCPR Training for Parents, Babysitters, and Childcare Providers Caring for children is not a casual responsibility. Whether you are a parent, babysitter, childcare provider, teacher, coach, or family member, you are entrusted with the safety and well-being of someone who may not be able to protect themselves or clearly communicate when something is wrong. Children […]
by Benjamin RousseyYou’ve seen it dozens of times before, plastered across your television screen: the agonized grimace, the surprise collapse, and the painful grasping at one’s chest. In the world of medicine, it’s called the Hollywood Heart Attack.
by Benjamin RousseyCurrently there are 18 states that have a requirement for students to learn CPR before they can graduate. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation- “Additional states have CPR/AED education requirements for schools, but there are limitations. For example: In Illinois, schools are required to offer CPR/AED training, but students are not required to undergo […]
by Benjamin RousseyWith so many people living busy lives and dealing with hectic schedules these days, it is not uncommon for parents to seek out the assistance of a professional babysitter during the times they cannot provide care themselves. Sometimes, you may need a babysitter on hand for as little as a few hours a week so […]
by Benjamin RousseyLife can be hectic at the best of times, and parents are not always going to be able to be there to look out for their children at all times, especially when they have other important commitments to consider. It’s perfectly normal to seek out the assistance of a babysitter when time is running short […]