# fire & rescue (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fire & rescue. Page: Feed: --- ## [19 • Investigating senior executives](https://www.priceperrott.com/podcast/?id=ep19-investigating-senior-executives) _2026-08-05 · Life at the Sharp End_ HR practitioners, Professional Standards Units, complaints teams and workplace investigators are at the front-line of integrity and confidence in workplace misconduct complaint processes. If you’re ever presented with allegations against senior executives — the people in charge who you might report to, and who pay your salary — your integrity and the potential for unethical interference comes into… ## [Chaptico Man Charged in Crossbow Burglary Days After Arrest and Release in Stolen Vehicle Case](https://smnewsnet.com/archives/562919/chaptico-man-charged-in-crossbow-burglary-days-after-arrest-and-release-in-stolen-vehicle-case/) _2026-07-24 · 291 · Southern Maryland News Net_ Patrick Wayne Wood, 24, of Chaptico, faces charges of second-degree burglary, theft of property valued from $1,500 to less than $25,000, malicious destruction of property valued at less than $1,000, three counts of possessing a controlled substance other than cannabis and two counts of possessing drug paraphernalia in connection with a Mechanicsville archery shop break-in. He also faces separate… ## [Leadership Southern Maryland Graduates 5th Emerging Leaders Program Class](https://smnewsnet.com/archives/562916/leadership-southern-maryland-graduates-5th-emerging-leaders-program-class/) _2026-07-24 · 291 · Southern Maryland News Net_ The Leadership Southern Maryland (LSM) Emerging Leaders Program (LEAP) graduated its fifth class last month at the Jameson-Harrison American Legion Post 238 in Hughesville, Md. The 30-member Southern Maryland cohort completed a 6-month community leadership development program featuring monthly, full-day hands-on learning experiences that challenged participants to grow as communicators,… ## [MISSING: Bonnie The Emu Is On The Run in Calvert County](https://smnewsnet.com/archives/562913/missing-bonnie-the-emu-is-on-the-run-in-calvert-county/) _2026-07-24 · 291 · Southern Maryland News Net_ The Calvert County Sheriff’s Office released the following information this afternoon. Well… this isn’t the kind of fugitive we expected today! Bonnie, a 6-foot-tall, approximately 200-pound emu, has decided she’d rather explore northern Calvert County than stay home. She has recently been spotted in the Owings and Chesapeake Beach areas. If you happen to see Bonnie, please admire her from a safe… ## [La Plata Woman Faces Felony Assault Charge Following Confrontation Inside Wawa](https://smnewsnet.com/archives/562910/la-plata-woman-faces-felony-assault-charge-following-confrontation-inside-wawa/) _2026-07-24 · 291 · Southern Maryland News Net_ Catherine Mary Littlejohn, 52, of La Plata, has been charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault and disorderly conduct following an alleged confrontation with a customer inside the Wawa on Crain Highway in La Plata on July 17, 2026. An officer with the La Plata Police Department was dispatched to the store at approximately 6:58 p.m. for a reported assault in progress between two… ## [Police Say California Man Returned to Lexington Park Grocery Store to Steal Four Times in One Day](https://smnewsnet.com/archives/562907/police-say-california-man-returned-to-lexington-park-grocery-store-to-steal-four-times-in-one-day/) _2026-07-24 · 291 · Southern Maryland News Net_ Damian Michael Sisler, 29, of California, faces eight misdemeanor charges tied to alleged thefts at a Lexington Park grocery store and the discovery of suspected crack cocaine during a separate police encounter. The charges include three counts of theft under $100, two counts of theft valued from $100 to less than $1,500, one count of conducting a theft scheme involving $100 to less than $1,500,… ## [Crain Highway Closed in La Plata Due to Serious Crash Involving Motorcycle](https://smnewsnet.com/archives/562903/crain-highway-closed-in-la-plata-due-to-serious-crash-involving-motorcycle/) _2026-07-24 · 291 · Southern Maryland News Net_ On Friday, July 24, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., police, firefighters and emergency medical services responded to the intersection of Crain Highway and Mitchell Road in La Plata, for the serious motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle with one unconscious. Multiple 911 callers reported a “really bad accident” with a motorcyclist laying in the roadway and not moving. Crews arrived on… ## [Child Flown to Children’s National Hospital With Serious Injuries After Boating Accident](https://smnewsnet.com/archives/562865/child-flown-to-childrens-national-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-boating-accident/) _2026-07-24 · 291 · Southern Maryland News Net_ On Thursday, July 23, 2026, at approximately 5:22 p.m., police, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel responded to Goose Bay Marina and Campground in Welcome for a report of a child suffering traumatic injuries. 911 callers reported that an 8-year-old boy was breathing but unconscious after his leg was reportedly severed by a boat propeller. Due to the nature of the call, Maryland State… ## [Noise Advisory – NAS Patuxent River Sets Noise Advisory for July 23-27, 2026](https://smnewsnet.com/archives/562900/noise-advisory-nas-patuxent-river-sets-noise-advisory-for-july-23-27-2026/) _2026-07-24 · 291 · Southern Maryland News Net_ Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised of noise-generating testing events scheduled to take place July 27 –July 31, 2026 from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m Pilots at NAS PAX will be conducting Field Carrier Landing Practices (FCLPs). FCLPs are simulated carrier landings conducted to prepare the pilot to land safely on an aircraft carrier. The practices consist of series of… ## [St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office Accepting Applications for 2026 Citizens Police Academy](https://smnewsnet.com/archives/562898/st-marys-county-sheriffs-office-accepting-applications-for-2026-citizens-police-academy/) _2026-07-24 · 291 · Southern Maryland News Net_ Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at your Sheriff’s Office? The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its 2026 Citizens Police Academy, an immersive eight-week program that gives residents an inside look at modern law enforcement through hands-on experiences, interactive demonstrations, and direct engagement with the deputies and civilian… ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mgWxOfdzIRRQ) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [St. Mary’s County Health Department Initiatives Recognized as National Promising Practices](https://smnewsnet.com/archives/562888/st-marys-county-health-department-initiatives-recognized-as-national-promising-practices/) _2026-07-24 · 291 · Southern Maryland News Net_ The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is proud to announce that two of its innovative public health initiatives have been recognized with the 2026 Promising Practice Award from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). NACCHO, the national organization representing over 3,000 local health departments across the country, recognizes innovative programs that… ## [18 • Workplace scapegoating](https://www.priceperrott.com/podcast/?id=ep18-workplace-scapegoating) _2026-07-08 · Life at the Sharp End_ Scapegoating is an equal opportunity form of harmful workplace behaviour, because anyone can find themselves being made the workplace scapegoat. A phenomenon associated with workplace bullying, scapegoating takes place at a systemic level - described by Dr Nathalie Marthinek as akin to an “organisation’s immune response” to challenge, questioning and unwanted cultural change. Nathalie writes… ## [17 • Tempus Fugit - Reflections on leadership and workplace culture](https://www.priceperrott.com/podcast/?id=17-tempus-fugit-reflections-on-leadership-and-workplace-culture) _2026-06-10 · Life at the Sharp End_ Time has passed since the last episode in season one of Life at the Sharp End - more than I’d intended to be honest. I’m reminded of the more contemporary words of the great philosopher Freddie Mercury, when he told us that “Time waits for nobody.” Life at the Sharp End set out to help people who want to be a part of safe, respectful and high-performing workplace cultures. In this episode, as we… ## [My New Book Release – Trial by FIRE: A Photojournalist’s Return to the Flames](https://portraitsofus.substack.com/p/my-new-book-release-trial-by-fire) _2026-03-04 · MILLER and WAKEFORD · PORTRAITS of US_ $ 29.99 USD ## [The Man Who Remembers Everyone.](https://portraitsofus.substack.com/p/the-man-who-remembers-everyone) _2026-02-15 · MILLER and WAKEFORD · PORTRAITS of US_ A cod, a shot of rum, and a ceremony you’ll never forget—especially in the eyes of Brian Day. ## [Honored by Writer’s Digest: Trial By FIRE Receives Honorable Mention.](https://portraitsofus.substack.com/p/honored-by-writers-digest-trial-by) _2026-01-05 · MILLER and WAKEFORD · PORTRAITS of US_ Trial By FIRE: A Photojournalist’s Return to the Flames received Honorable Mention in Narrative Nonfiction in the 13th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published E-book Awards, selected from nearly 700 submissions worldwide. The recognition places the project among a small group of standout works acknowledged by Writer’s Digest editors for excellence in storytelling, craft, and impact, and affirms the… ## [Jellybean Row: St. John’s, Newfoundland’s Bold Reply to a Lot of Grey Skies.](https://portraitsofus.substack.com/p/jellybean-row-st-johns-newfoundlands) _2025-12-06 · MILLER and WAKEFORD · PORTRAITS of US_ Some cities wear their weather the way an old fisherman wears wool: heavy, practical, and without apology. ## [Finding the Elusive Double Rainbow.](https://portraitsofus.substack.com/p/finding-the-elusive-double-rainbow) _2025-11-29 · MILLER and WAKEFORD · PORTRAITS of US_ It’s a beauty, and was exciting to see. I’m glad to have been able to photograph it. ## [Trial By Fire New Release Date: January 15th 2026](https://portraitsofus.substack.com/p/trial-by-fire-new-release-date-january) _2025-11-23 · MILLER and WAKEFORD · PORTRAITS of US_ Update on TRIAL BY FIRE ## [The High Dens of Newfoundland.](https://portraitsofus.substack.com/p/the-high-dens-of-newfoundland) _2025-11-22 · MILLER and WAKEFORD · PORTRAITS of US_ I’ve got to admit. ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fC5h8geYkIKC) _2025-11-22 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [It’s been an interesting and visual stimulating summer.](https://portraitsofus.substack.com/p/its-been-an-interesting-and-visual) _2025-11-17 · MILLER and WAKEFORD · PORTRAITS of US_ Wow! ## [My interview with FRAMES Magazine Podcast](https://portraitsofus.substack.com/p/my-interview-with-frames-magazine) _2025-06-11 · MILLER and WAKEFORD · PORTRAITS of US_ Take a listen and you will discover more about me and my up coming book Trial By FIRE: ## [Fifty years ago today, I was riding in fire and rescue trucks in Quincy, Massachusetts, while learning my craft—photojournalism.](https://portraitsofus.substack.com/p/fifty-years-ago-today-i-was-riding) _2025-06-07 · MILLER and WAKEFORD · PORTRAITS of US_ Photography is more than what I do—it’s how I express myself. ## [16 • The trauma-informed organisation](https://www.priceperrott.com/podcast/?id=ep16-the-trauma-informed-organisation) _2025-04-16 · Life at the Sharp End_ 'Trauma-informed' is a phrase that’s increasingly being used, but what does this mean in practical steps that leaders, managers, HR professionals, lawyers and colleagues supporting one another need to take? Research studies have long established that workplace incivility, bullying and harassment is a traumatic experience for people affected by this unacceptable behaviour. It’s self-evident that –… ## [15 • Managing abrasive leadership behaviour](https://www.priceperrott.com/podcast/?id=ep15-managing-abrasive-leadership-behaviour) _2025-03-18 · Life at the Sharp End_ Are abrasive leaders just difficult people who need to be identified and removed from the workplace, or can they be persuaded to change their behaviour? Do they even understand what their behaviour is like and the harm that this causes to others? If you’ve listened to previous episodes of the podcast , you’ll already have heard other guests talking about the value of Dr Laura Crawshaw 's… ## [14 • Active Bystandership - how bystander behaviour changes workplace culture](https://www.priceperrott.com/podcast/?id=ep14-active-bystandership-how-bystander-behaviour-changes-workplace-culture) _2025-02-25 · Life at the Sharp End_ What do you do when you see something that’s just not right happening to someone nearby? Do you stand up and say something, or do you stand back and watch? The role of bystanders in workplace incivility, bullying and harassment incidents is significant and their behaviour can influence the course of events - for good, or for ill (†1). Bystanders might take no action for fear of becoming the next… ## [13 • Women in leadership - policing, professionalism and sexual harassment](https://www.priceperrott.com/podcast/?id=ep13-women-in-leadership-policing-professionalism-and-sexual-harassment) _2025-01-21 · Life at the Sharp End_ Charlotte Hails is an ambitious woman in leadership who began her career in policing, rising to become a Detective Chief Inspector leading people in counter-terrorism, safeguarding and public protection. But Charlotte’s experiences in policing also reflect the darker side of a workplace culture that women in uniformed services still find themselves having to deal with today. The last few years… ## [12 • Bullying's impact on the human brain](https://www.priceperrott.com/podcast/?id=ep12-bullyings-impact-on-the-human-brain) _2024-12-17 · Life at the Sharp End_ Workplace bullying has been shown to increase the incidents of physical and psychological harm to the health of people targeted by this behaviour. Physical harm includes an increased risk of serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions (1), and psychological conditions such as anxiety and depression arising from the increased negative emotions and stress. What happens to the brain of… ## [11 • Mental health stigma in emergency services](https://www.priceperrott.com/podcast/?id=ep11-mental-health-stigma-in-emergency-services) _2024-12-10 · Life at the Sharp End_ Protecting the mental health of the people who work in emergency services is a vital safeguard, given the situations they'll encounter during their career. So why is there still a stigma associated with discussing mental health, and what can people working in this environment do, to better support their own and others' mental health? Mark Bouchard has been working at the front-line of Canadian law… ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/W7z38VSvT8ES) _2024-12-10 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [10 • Firefighter resiliency - in it together](https://www.priceperrott.com/podcast/?id=ep10-firefighter-resiliency-in-it-together) _2024-11-26 · Life at the Sharp End_ Steve Farina's commitment to firefighter mental health and wellbeing has seen him play a key role in establishing the British Columbia Firefighter Resiliency Program - an innovative partnership with Blueprint that’s been independently assessed as having statistically significant positive outcomes on the mental health of first responders. Steve has been in Fire and Rescue in British Columbia,…