Archive for February, 2010
Tactical Talk: EOTAC’s Fernando Coelho
Nobody’s more passionate about perfecting the tactical pant than Fernando Coelho.
In 2005, the president and founder of EOTAC set out to introduce a better-fitting, more durable pant to the market. And he did just that — first working on Woolrich’s Elite Series and then for his own tactical clothing company in 2008.
Coelho has worked in [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: EOTAC Tactical, interviews, tactical pants, Woolrich
Tactical Grilling: Steak or Steakout?
A rogue neighbor trying to get all up in your grill? Or what if PETA tries to toss red paint all over your cookout? Be prepared to roast any unwanted backyard guest this spring with a Tactical Grilling Kit.
While there are no guns or ammo involved (you’re already supposed to have that!), the kit ($75) [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: humor, internet, tactical, video
Fashion Police: What Matches Tactical Cargos (for Women)?
It’s hard enough to find ladies tactical pants with a proper fit. Now try tracking down a shirt that not only matches but drapes properly and stylishly. That was more than a challenge a few years ago, before clothing manufacturers stepped up to offer for-her tactical clothing. Nowadays choices abound.
This type of clothing is geared [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: 5.11 Tactical, cargo pants, clothing, style, tactical
Tactical Apparel Company Launches Social Media Site
Lion Apparel, a clothing manufacturer for fire and rescue, law enforcement and military, has launched a social media site that combines blogging with aggregate content from Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.
The new site called Lion Connects focuses on providing tips to firefighters and rescue personnel from how to care for a firefighter turnout to how to [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: firefighters, internet, law enforcement, video
Behind the Seams: Explosive Entries, Sinkholes and More
Even though this explosive entry video (above) is a few years old, that doesn’t mean we can’t learn a thing or two from it. (Trigger Pull Tactical)
An ambulance goes nose first into a sinkhole. (EMS Daily News)
Chronicles of EMS is Europe bound. (Medic 999)
New iPhone app gives medical information when the patient can’t. [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: humor, internet, law enforcement, medics, technology
Tactical Talk: Andy Ihnatko and His Tactical Internet Pants
When Andy Ihnatko held a contest on his blog in 2008 searching for the perfect pants to purchase online, he had no idea he’d create such a following for “Tactical Internet Pants.”
Two years later, people are still asking the Chicago Sun-Times technology columnist, CBS personality and Macworld contributor about what fits in his 5.11’s (his [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: 5.11 Tactical, clothing, history, humor, internet, interviews, tactical pants, twitter, video
4 Great Cop Blogs That Are No Longer
Last June The London Times revealed the true identity of a high-profile anonymous cop blogger called NightJack. This outing caused shock waves throughout the law enforcement blogging community because it exposed the real risk of writing negative or confidential information about life on the force.
That being said, we look for good public safety blogs every [...]
In: Information · Tagged with: blogs, law enforcement, medics
Best “Pants” Headline of the Week
“Will cheese in pants mean life in prison?” That was the headline of an OC Register news story last week. This ridiculous headline—accompanied by an alluring picture of Tillamook sharp cheddar cheese—was meant to stir attention surrounding California’s Three Strikes law.
Apparently a man who stole a woman’s wallet and a $3.99 package of shredded cheese [...]
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Tactical Snowmen
When it snows in Texas, strange things are bound to happen. Like a tactical snowman contest, which ITS Tactical held this weekend.
On Friday, the blog announced a giveaway for a mega patchbook plus two in-stock patches for the most tactical snowman. There were a few entries and ultimately he chose a winner (pictured on right). [...]
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Behind the Seams: “Chronicles of EMS” Premiers, Public Safety Budget Cuts and More
Chronicles of EMS – Trailer (Premiere Feb 12th @ 5pm ChroniclesofEMS.com) from Thaddeus Setla on Vimeo.
Chronicles of EMS premiers, and EMTs party in San Fran. (Everyday EMS Tips)
More sights and sounds from the Chronicles premier. (Happy Medic)
10 things you should try to do with every patient. (Life Under the Lights)
Are public safety budget cuts [...]
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