Tactical Talk: The Happy Medic
You’d think working long hours at one of the nation’s busiest fire departments in San Francisco would take its toll. But not for one paramedic. His blog moniker says it all: Happy Medic.
Yes, despite pointless calls and uncooperative patients, HM (also known as Justin Schorr) doesn’t just grin and bear it. Oh no, he actually [...]
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Behind the Seams: Shift Prep Soundtracks, Police Impersonators and More
In the above video, see what this cop dash cam captures in South Korea. (Break)
And guess who is the Fire/EMS blog of the year?! (Medic 999)
eMedic iPhone app debuts with algorithms, acronyms & abbreviations, emergency medical treatments, and medicine records. (EMS Daily News)
The soundtrack of a shift prep includes ACDC and Godsmack. [...]
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Behind the Seams: Drunk Tweets, Blog of the Year and More
Nothing’s worse than busting down the wrong door. (Trigger Pull Tactical)
Drunk drivers tweet to avoid checkpoints. Who knew they were so coordinated? (POLICE Magazine)
Vote every eight hours for your favorite Fire/EMS Blog of the Year. Well, at least vote once! (The Fire Critic)
There might be ten reasons why men prefer guns over [...]
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New Year’s Greetings and Resolutions
Alas, the confetti has been scattered … the champagne, drained. As we enter the first week of a new decade with somewhat foggy memories of how 2009 ended (well, for some of us!), let’s keep in mind the promises and wishes heralded throughout the blogosphere for the New Year.
We found an assortment of messages while [...]
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Behind the Seams: The History of EMS, Happy Blogiversaries and More
Happy Blogiversary to you, 999 Medic and Kelly Grayson! (999 Medic)
New Year Goals: Rid your life of junk food in 2010 and more. (Medic 22)
A spooky rendition of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. (Thoughts from Behind the Badge)
Thinking about calling an ambulance for an intoxicated friend this NYE? Think again. (Random Acts of Reality)
Uh, whoops. [...]
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Behind the Seams: ‘Chronicles of EMS’ Trailer, Working on Christmas and More
Watch the trailer for Chronicles of EMS, a new reality series debuting in January 2010 about the hectic lives of paramedics. (Everyday EMS Tips)
Cast your vote for the social media responder of 2009. What department or individual do you think is using social media most effectively? (Emergency Responder Online Education)
Working this holiday? [...]
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Tactical Talk: Bryan Fass on EMT Fitness
Top paramedic blogger Bryan Fass wants you to shape up. But you don’t have to go at it alone: He’s created a specialized workout program just for EMTs.
After 12 years of clinical sports medicine and spine rehabilitation, Mr. Fass made the move to personal fitness using his experience as a paramedic to write Fit Responder. [...]
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Behind the Seams: This Week’s Tactical News and Notes
What’s the public safety blogosphere furiously typing about this week? Find out!
FailBlog and Google Street View never fail to amuse. (Life Under the Lights)
What was it really like to meet the San Francisco fire chief? Find out in a two-part tale. (999 Medic)
Making aimless tweets? You’re not alone. (A Day in the Life of an [...]
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11 iPhone Apps Created for Police/EMS
There are 11 iPhone applications that can aid police officers and emergency medical service providers. From CPR to medications, these apps help navigate through the twists and turns of on-the-job tasks.
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8 Tactical Pants Stocking Stuffers
Forget pinning up that overplayed red stocking to the mantel this season. Tactical pants are a more than perfect vessel for present storage. Hang up those puppies (careful, not *too* close to the fire!) and watch how many more gifts Santa stuffs in with all that extra pocket space.
However, if you don’t point the worker [...]
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