Mountain and Desert Survival: Desert Survival
This somewhat ridiculous 1963 US Air Force training film from the series “Mountain and Desert Survival,” outlines principles of desert survival and procedures for promoting rescue and maintaining personnel health and comfort.
Surviving Edged Weapons
In an intense action-filled 85 minutes, you will learn to defend yourself against the mounting threat of “knife culture” offenders.
Lifesaving and Water Safety: Snorkeling Skills and Rescue Techniques
The film provides a comprehensive guide on snorkeling skills and rescue techniques, emphasizing the importance of proper equipment such as masks, snorkels, and fins. It discusses how to choose the right mask for comfort and fit, the proper use of snorkels, and techniques for clearing water from both masks and snorkels. The film also covers essential skills for entering the water safely, practicing buddy systems during snorkeling, and techniques for locating and rescuing submerged victims. It highlights the need for training and emphasizes that while these skills are crucial for rescue, they do not replace the need for a full certified course in skin diving.
Food, Folks & Fun
Two businessmen discuss how to bring McDonald's into the 90s with three words: Food, Folks... (and) FUN!
Doing Whatever It Takes!
Noted customer service expert, Michael Jordan lends his know-how to the team at McDonald's, as he equates his skills on the basketball court to serving fast food.
Lifesaving and Water Safety: Defenses, Releases, and Escapes
The film focuses on the essential techniques for lifesavers to safely rescue individuals in distress without endangering themselves. It highlights various scenarios where rescuers must handle panicky victims, employing strategies like blocking, turning, and escaping from holds. The film emphasizes the importance of training and preparedness, demonstrating effective techniques for releases and escapes to ensure the safety of both the rescuer and the victim.
The Buck Stops Here
Discusses the problems and processes involved with decision-making. States that the key to decision-making is not how you go about doing it, but having the courage to do it
Mountain and Desert Survival: Mountain Survival
Produced by the US Air Force as part of their Mountain and Desert survival series, this companion piece covers survival situations one may face in the mountains as it primarily follows a pilot who fights to survive after a crash landing without his kit.
Patrolman, You Have a Problem
One of over thirty police training films produced by Murray Woroner, "Patrolman You Have a Problem" was released by Motorola Teleprogram Center.Created in conjunction with the Miami Dade Police Department (and others), each film in the series examines an aspect of police conduct and training. In this specific film, the viewer is shown scenarios in which rookie cops are exposed to the cynical attitudes and reckless actions of seasoned veterans. Here, the words and actions of the sergeants and other senior police officers appear contradictory to the code of conduct and what was taught to the trainees in the police academy. The goal of the film is to create a discussion about "doing the right thing" and, of course, to reinforce the code of conduct. The film was produced by Woroner Films, inc and scripts and research were carried out by Frank Augustine, Sam Harris, Miami Dade Community College, and Bal Harbour Police Department of Florida.
Countdown to Profitability!
NASA astronaut Jim Lovell explains the vast similarities between a successful space launch and serving burgers and fries in this half-hour video.
Sharpshooter: Master of Camouflage and Deception
German training film from World War II.
Chlorine and the Firefighter
This 1974 film is dedicated by the Chlorine Institute to the public interest. It is specifically intended to assist firefighters and other emergency services. The techniques demonstrated are appropriate for emergency use; different circumstances might require modified or additional procedure. The information is drawn from sources believed to be reliable. The Institute, its members any organizations cooperating in the development of this film, jointly or severally, cannot be responsible for how the information is used and must make this legal disclaimer. This is a 1960s era, color movie about Chlorine and emergency workers… specifically, firefighters. The film is intended to show firefighters what chlorine is, what a chlorine emergency might involve, how a company can plan ahead and how an emergency can be handled safely.
Leap to the Future!
A futuristic and fun presentation of Girl Scout cookie sale information and goal setting... plus a troop "sing-along" featuring Melinda Caroll!
The Fire Triangle
"The Fire Triangle" presents different types of fires (electrical, chemical, etc.) and firefighting techniques, while exploring the "triangle" conception of fire, consisting of heat, fuel and oxygen. Shot in Los Angeles with the cooperation of the LAFD, it dates to 1962.
McDonald's Breakfast: Operational Procedures & Ambience
From McDonald's Australia, this orientation training video presented by national training manager John Bouropoulos walks new employees through how to get through this part of the shift rush.
Subway Restaurants Training Video
A training video made by Doctor’s Associates Inc. to demonstrate basic customer service techniques for Subway employees.
The Danger Zone
Produced by the International Dairy-Deli Association, this food safety training video centers on Alice, a new employee who learns how different areas of a deli operates and the importance of maintaining a clean environment to avoid "the Danger Zone" with the help of her co-worker Cathy and well-dressed teleporting man who goes by many names.
Mob and Riot Control
This 1964 training film, “Mob and Riot Control,” was produced by Charles Cahill and Associates, Inc and presented by Federal Laboratories, Inc. illustrating police tactics and techniques for controlling civil disturbances. The film opens with unruly mobs shouting and overturning a car.
Make Mine Service
Training and Customer Service information film sponsored by the Marketing Retail Sales Department of the Standard Oil Company. Features product placement for brands like Atlas and Chevron.
The Attitude Factor
A 1981 educational film about the perils of school bus drivers having a bad attitude while on the job. Follow Barbara, a model employee... until she developed a bad attitude and let it effect her job performance.