Thursday July 14, 12 - 1 pm: When the First Responder is You

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In an emergency, the first step is to call 911. But the actions you take while professional help is on the way can mean the difference between life and death. From how to save someone from a burning car or a collapsed building to how to rescue someone (including yourself) from broken ice, our guest, Kalee Thompson, tells us how to take action. Kalee Thompson is the author of "From Bystander to Hero: How to be the First Responder to 10 Disasters," published in a recent edition of Popular Mechanics. She is a freelance writer focused on science, environmental, and outdoor stories. She  has worked as a senior editor at National Geographic Adventure and Popular Science magazines and has contributed to Women’s Health, Wired, Ski, and O, The Oprah Magazine.