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Rescue Stories
Rescue stories, emergency decisions, survival moments, and high-pressure teamwork studied as lessons in preparation, service, and calm action.
Rescue stories reveal character quickly. Someone is in danger, the clock is moving, and the people involved have to rely on training, judgment, teamwork, and courage.
This shelf should collect military rescue, fire and EMS stories, aviation emergencies, wilderness rescues, survival escapes, and documentary-style stories that help readers ask a practical question: how do I become more useful before I am needed?
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Use Rescue Stories from more than one angle.
A reader can start with the person, the resource, or the lesson depending on what they need today.
Teachers
Teachers connected to Rescue Stories.
TeacherCaptain Sully Sullenberger - Miracle on the Hudson, Safety & Leadership
Captain Chesley 'Sully' Sullenberger is a pilot, safety advocate, author, speaker, and former U.S. ambassador whose Miracle on the …
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TeacherHeroes - Paul Cary (Paramedic 2020)
In times of crisis and uncertainty, heroes emerge to selflessly serve and protect their communities. Paul Cary, a paramedic from …
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Video lessons and playlists for Rescue Stories.
LessonBecome A Firefighter
Become A Firefighter
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Guided LessonCourage Under Pressure
A self-growth lesson on courage as trained action: what Sully, Aron Ralston, Bethany Hamilton, Diana Nyad, Erik Weihenmayer, first …
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LessonFire Fighters In Michigan Give 60 Years Of Meaning To A Disabled Man's Life!
Fire Fighters In Michigan Give 60 Years Of Meaning To A Disabled Man's Life!
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LessonHow to become an EMT
How to become an EMT
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Guided LessonMilitary Hero Stories Watch Path
A guided set of twelve real military hero stories, starting with Desmond Doss, for courage, rescue, conscience, leadership, loyalty, …
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Guided LessonMilitary Motivation Watch Paths
A Self Growth Videos guide for choosing military, Green Beret, SEAL, rescue, veteran, and high-stakes service videos by the standard …
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Guided LessonProtective Instinct Without Panic
A Self Growth Videos lesson on protection, readiness, de-escalation, family responsibility, and service without becoming fearful or …
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Guided LessonThe Rescue Mindset
A self-growth lesson on rescue stories, first responders, emergency medical services, firefighters, aviation emergencies, and …
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Guided LessonWounded Veterans: What More Can Be Done?
A dignity-first Self Growth Videos guide for helping wounded veterans, elder veterans, caregivers, and families move from respect …
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