Posts Categorized: Product Reviews
Public Service Announcement
All the enhanced 911 systems, medical alarm monitoring services and 24-hour sitters in the world will do you no good if the paramedics cannot find your house among the dozens of other cookie-cutter homes on your block.
Do yourself a favor and …
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Ladder Pride from Firehouse Pride
The guys from Firehouse Pride contacted me about doing a product review for them. I was familiar with their stuff following them on Facebook.
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Step One, Have Guns That Work
Via Uncle, I find The Truth About Guns featuring an interview with new Taurus CEO Mark Kresser:
Throughout our entire organization, we are focused on continuous improvement… regardless of what process, regardless of what position or what depar…
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Firefighting Product Reviews in a League of Their Own
This process of creating the new site has been long and worthwhile. I first thought of wanting to do reviews back in 2006, I began them 5 years later...and now the stand alone web site. The main reason why I moved the reviews to a separate site was because of feedback wanting more information and more reviews.
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MN8 Foxfire Illuminating and Reflective Tetrahedrons – Product Review
I just got a new Phenix leather helmet and the tetrahedrons that came on it are terrible. I pulled them off and installed these new MN8 Illuminating and reflective tetrahedrons and it looks great.
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Channellock 87 Rescue Tool – Product Review
I soon realized that the new 87 would work just fine. I used it all of the time for cutting battery cables. It is also a perfect tool for cutting any other wires/cables if I need. If I ever find myself all wrapped up inside a structure, I could use them to cut my way out. Plus there are many other uses for the tool.
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Rip Shears – Product Review
The Rip Shears are a simple attachment to trauma shears that we already carry. It makes sense. We aren't adding ANOTHER pair of shears, we are making the ones we carry better. That is always one big question when I get products...Do we need it, do we have to add another tool, or are we making a tool better? In this case, we are making a tool better.
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We’re Not Leaving: 9/11 Responders Tell Their Stories of Courage, Sacrifice, and Renewal (Book Review)
From NYPD Officers to an EMS Director, a building inspector to a Paramedic, Firefighters to iron workers, welders to K9 handlers, a massage therapist to a Priest this book has a broad spectrum of responders.
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Rak Wear Memorial Pins – Product Review
These aren't made just for Police Officers, EMT's, and Firefighters though. These are for everyone to show support of Law Enforcement Officers, EMT's & Paramedics, and Firefighters.
The pins represent The Thin Blue Line (Police), The Thin White Line (EMS), and The Thin Red Line (Fire). Keep reading below for what these pins represent.
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For you EMS Newbies…
... Ron reviews the Veinlite LED on Confessions of an EMS Newbie.
I love these things. I first played with a primitive version made by a different manufacturer over 15 years ago, and they've only gotten better since.
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It’s As Good As Real Elvish Rope, It Is!
You outdoorsy types are probably familiar with the utility of 550 paracord. It's strong, with a breaking strength of 550 pounds, lightweight, and mildew and rot-proof. Whether it be camping, home repair, hunting, or the zombie apocalypse, you can pr…
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Concealed Carry For The Kilted Man
If you're a member of the kilted nation and have been pining for a concealed carry sporran, you could certainly do worse than Michael's Custom Holsters. Give him a buzz, and have him build you a concealed carry sporran for your weapon, or have him retrofit one of your existing sporrans with a removable holster.
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Black Diamond Footwear X2 Firefighting Boots – Product Review
I have been wearing these boots for 4 months and I must say that I am impressed. Other firefighters have noticed them as well. Many are always asking about the reviews I am doing. They want to know about the decent products out there. The point is that these product reviews are paying off locally as well as globally with the reach of this blog.
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MN8 Products Foxfire Illuminating All-In-One Coating Kit Product Review
All in all, I think this product is great! The application is not the easiest, but the end result is awesome. I have found this application to be the brightest of all of the products. The durablility of the product has been great. We did apply it to a hydrant wrench that sits on the tailboard of the engine. It wasn't the best application and gets beat up a good bit. However, you won't have to worry about not seeing it if it is sitting in tall grass next to the hydrant at night!
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Chiappa 1911 .22: A Review
The trigger on the Chiappa 1911 .22 is fitted with an overtravel adjustment screw. What it should come with is a written apology from Chiappa Firearms, and a $100 gift certificate to a reputable gunsmith.
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Black Diamond X2 Fire Boots: A Review
Last month, when I won the Black Diamond Boots 2011 EMS Blog of the Year contest hosted by Fire Critic, I anxiously awaited the spoils of my victory.
Unfortunately, I apparently misread the contest rules, because my prize was not a date with one of the …
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Product Review: Foxfire Illuminated Firefighter Helmet Bands
I must say that I love the illumination quality of the Foxfire helmet band. The amount of light given off from this band is amazing. If you can get over the helmet band not being black then this is the one to purchase. I just need to get over having stuff on my helmet!
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EMS Today: Product Reviews
So, for a guy that no longer believes in spinal immobilization for the vast majority of our patients, I find it rather ironic that I choose a couple of pieces of spinal immobilization equipment for my EMS Today 2011 New Product Showcase:
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Product Review – Lion Technical Footwear Marshall 14″ Pull-on Fire Boots
A product review by The Fire Critic on The Lion Technical Footwear Marshall 14" Pull-On Firefighting Boots.
These boots are comfortable. Think slippers kind of comfortable. They have extra padding/insulation inside and they are just comfortable as can be. I have actually been wearing them for 3 months now and I must say I am thoroughly pleased.
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Book Review – Capitol City Fireman by Jake Rixner
Jake tells great stories about fires fought in Richmond. Many of the firefighters Jake writes about were true characters. Firefighters who stand out in their personalities and abilities. The firehouse tales told in the book are ones that firefighters across the Nation can relate... and that if they were to happen this day in age we would be fired.
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Video Review: Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer with Host Randolph Mantooth
What if there was something on the fireground killing firefighters that you cannot see, you cannot feel, you cannot smell, and you cannot hear. What if I told that that it could increase your chances of a heart attack and/or stroke even up to 72 hours AFTER you leave the fireground AND your exposure to it happens after MOST of the danger on the fireground is over.
What if I told you that it can kill you immediately.
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Product Review: “And a Paycheck Too!” By Will Wyatt
One thing that really got my attention was how Will doesn't make it out like he is some award winning, decorated, and better than everyone else firefighter. He owns up that he is nothing special and just does his job like most of us. He enjoys it too. Sure, he has seen his fair share of death and destruction like the rest of us, he just doesn't think he is anything special. I disagree. This guy wrote a book. That is no small task.
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Product Review: Rak Wear – Fire, EMS, and Police Apparel
I was recently asked to conduct a review of Rak Wear apparel. They let me pick 3 t-shirts to review.
After careful review of their various colors and styles, I chose the The Final Tribute, Firefighter, and Rescue (Vintage style). They also threw in two each of two of their stickers. Visit Rak Wear online for everything they have to offer!
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LEO: The Fire Within Product Review and Their Model Search is ON!
I must say that I am very pleased with my LEO: The Fire Within shirt! Other than being made in Honduras, I couldn't really find anything to pick apart. The sizing, fit, and feel of the shirt was very nice and I plan on wearing the shirt more in the future.
However, if I were one of the LARGER firefighters I might find issue with the fact that LEO does not offer XXL or XXXL. I know some guys who would never fit into a XL!
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Firefighting Book Review: One Foot in the Black by Kurt Kamm
Greg's father is a Saginaw, Michigan firefighter. His father's Captain ends up being his saving grace when he suggests Greg to head to California to become a seasonal firefighter. Greg leaves everything behind to begin a journey that ends up being the beginning of his new life.
This story really hit home with me. While I am not a wildland firefighter, nor do I live on the west coast, I left home at the same time I was getting all my life together to become a paid firefighter.
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