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. [...]
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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 [...]
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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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Tactical Talk: Everyday EMS Tips’ Greg Friese
If you’ve ever been in need of useful advice, Greg Friese is at your service.
His site Everyday EMS Tips dispenses useful advice on a daily basis. Many of his tips — penned by him or his corral of guest authors (us included!) — apply only to the emergency medical service industry, while others such as [...]
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Behind the Seams: Jets Fan Arrest, Why Police Need Twitter and More
What’s the public safety blogosphere furiously typing about this week? Find out!
Warning: The video below has NSFW language in second half.
Watch a Jets fan get arrested at San Diego stadium (video above). Some say he was arrested for nothing, others beg to differ. (Slam Dunks)
Five reasons why police should be using Twitter. [...]
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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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