When wildfires rage in California, incarcerated people are often on the front lines fighting the flames. TED Fellow Royal Ramey was one of them. He shares the story of how doing public service in prison inspired him to cofound the...

Climate change is causing wildfire season to get worse every year. And our models of wildfires can't keep up with the things fires can do... like spawn devastating fire tornadoes.

The path that products take to get onto store shelves doesn’t always leave the best impact on the environment. But with green chemistry, chemists have found ways to make the production of some items safer for both people and the planet.

We’ve developed thousands of technologies for space exploration, but luckily for us, sometimes those solutions apply to problems here on the ground, too.

Pipes can freeze in the winter, but you never hear about fire hydrants freezing. What makes them safe from the cold temperatures in winter time?

Although standardized testing is a particularly hot topic in education right now, this approach to measurement has been in use for two millennia. And while the results of standardized testing can help us understand some things, they can...

* Viewer discretion advised. This video includes discussion of mature topics and may be inappropriate for some audiences.

As a fire chief and first responder, Jan Rader has spent her career saving lives. But when the opioid...

Fires are getting bigger and more homes are burning each year. Firefighters are having to change tactics when it comes to the most destructive fires, but why? Jennifer Blach, Ph.D., just released a new study in the journal, Science, and...

An envelope can reveal many things - a love letter, an invitation, a 'thank you' message -anything showing connection to and relationships with other people. What resides within the folds of the envelope that can be seen in this video?...

Friendship is beautiful; but a friendship that is born from a heroic rescue is downright heartwarming. We are in love with this story about Jake, a Pit bull mix, and Bill Lindler. Jake was a victim of a house fire but thankfully rescued...

Friendship is beautiful; but a friendship that is born from a heroic rescue is downright heartwarming. We are in love with this story about Jake, a Pit bull mix, and Bill Lindler. Jake was a victim of a house fire but thankfully rescued...

Prepare for extreme conditioning and self-sacrifice to join one of the most valued professions in the world.

The world is filled with people who make our communities happier, safer, and fairer for everyone. These people have good qualities like kindness, courage, and respect, known as civic virtues.

Learn about the important role that community helpers such as teachers, doctors, and firefighters play in our communities.

IFTEA is a British company that specializes in creating realistic disaster training facilities. Their Boeing 747 training facility allows firefighters to practice tackling fires in a safe and controlled environment. With the ability to...

A Halloween English lesson for kindergarten children. Little Monsters: Orange Book Unit 7, taken from our series of textbooks for kindergarten children, 'Little Monsters'.

Join our team of experts as they tackle common health myths and reveal the correct actions to take in everyday medical scenarios. Learn the best practices for managing nosebleeds, fevers, and choking incidents, ensuring you know how to...

Mr. Griot reviews the key elements to an interview. Then he creates a rough draft paper for the interview he previously conducted with his grandfather. Next, he uses the Proofreading Checklist to edit the paper and create a final draft.

Dr. Forrester teaches about fire safety.

Dr. Forrester describes the different health care professionals in your community that provide you with care in an emergency.

Henry meets a friendly Fire Engine. It's his first day on the job and he's a little nervous when a call comes in about a cat stuck up a tree. Henry becomes a Fireman for the day and helps Fire Engine rescue the Cat from the tree.

South Korea's recent computer fashion show showcased wearable technology integrated into clothing for military officers, firefighters, and working mothers. From robotic devices aiding in lifting heavy objects to vests measuring fitness...

This video is Part 2 in our Public Services series. In this video I teach first responders, specifically Police, Fire and Paramedics, essential signs and...

Learn how to read words with the short vowel 'o' sound when they end with 'ob' and 'op'.