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How to Perform CPR: A Step-by-Step Guide
Updated July 2026 // This article is based on current American Red Cross guidelines. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can save a life during cardiac arrest by keeping blood flowing to the brain and vital organs when the heart stops beating effectively. However, even if you have taken a class, remembering the exact steps in a high-stress emergency can be a challenge.…
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Spring Safety Audit: Is Your Crew Ready for the Sacramento Build Season?
In the Sacramento Valley, we do not have a slow spring. We jump from 60 degrees to 90 degrees overnight,…

River and Stream Crossing Considerations for Hikers and Backpackers
By Ted Lenzie As spring arrives, mountain snowpack begins to melt, causing rivers and streams to run deep, cold, and…

The Field, the Gym, and the Clock: Why Sacramento Schools are Rethinking Athletic Safety
In a high school gym or on a middle school soccer field, “seconds count” isn’t just a cliché—it’s the reality…
Wilderness Medicine

Wild Horses & Wilderness Safety: Meet Lisa Rani
The dust settles on a long, remote dirt road, miles from the nearest town. For lifelong photographer Lisa, this is…

When the Plan Changes: Lessons in Backcountry Leadership
By Ted Lenzie Every great outing starts with an idea: where, when, how, and who. Some adventures take months of…

Fall Hiking Safety Tips for Northern California Adventurers
Fall is one of the best seasons to explore Northern California’s trails — but it also brings unique risks. Cooler…

Caught in the Storm: One Ski Patroller’s Lessons in Safety and Rescue
When record-breaking snow buried the Sierras during the 2022–23 winter season, Ted Lenzie found himself skiing into what could have…
Workplace Safety & CPR for Business

What is STOP THE BLEED® and Why Does It Matter?
A person who is bleeding severely can die from blood loss within three to five minutes. In many cases, this…
