Posts Categorized: Technology Communications Ems Topics
Video: Bionic Firefighting Headmounted Display is Being Developed by Tanagram
Check out this video about a brand new technology being developed by Tanagram Inc. They are developing Headmounted display (HMD) Augmented Reality (AR) technology. Yeah, I know...what the hell does that mean? Watch the video!
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The Secret List Isn’t Really a Secret At All
Some visitors to the site or readers of TSL think that we are trying to eliminate risk. That's ridiculous. This is a risky job and some risks must absolutely be taken. Additionally, some LODD"s are not avoidable and those who perform those are as heroic as anyone can get. That's not the ones we are talking about. We are talking about the unnecessary risks, the ones where firefighters and officers did things that resulted in nothing other than to get themselves hurt or killed.
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Impact of the Digital Age on Recruitment and Retention
The world is changing rapidly and the fire service is getting caught up in the tornado effect of technology on our society.
More and more fire departments are smartly using web sites, e-mail and social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter to …
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GPS in the Ambulance – An overreliance on Ms. Kitty
Do you have a magical voice box on your dashboard that tells you where do go? Do lives depend on it?? Maybe you might want a backup plan.
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The Mendoza Line
Do you ever feel like we're playing a losing game?
The other day I went through my cardiac arrest statistics. Dispatched to 91 cardiac arrests since I became a medic. ~30/year. I have worked approximately 50% of those. I have EXACTLY 1 cardiac arrest …
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Social Media and FireCritic.com…The Big Picture
This article serves two purposes:
To help the readers understand what information is shared and where it is shared.
To help other bloggers learn how to engage, share, and grow their social media networks.
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Turbo Medic EMS Training CD Set 50% OFF at Daily911Deals.com
For a limited time we are offering the Turbo Medic On Demand CD Modules. These are key content areas of Turbo Medic and while they do not offer everything that you would get as a Premium member. They do offer invaluable and timeless study resources and are a great addition to any EMS library.
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AFG Grants Writing 101 – Don’t Let This Free Money Disappear
As a fire service, we have a duty to make sure every attempt is made to utilize these grants. If we do not, the funding might not be there next year. Plus, free money? Who doesn't want that. Maybe you don't even know where to begin when writing a grant. There are several grant writing firms out there. Some offer customized grant writing, others offer samples of successful grants. What is $50 - $2000 (the higher for custom grant writing) when you could recieve thousands and maybe tens of thousands of dollars in grant money?
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Video: Make sure you look sharp as command does a fly-by. Using drones on the fireground.
The quadcopters provide the fireground view from above.
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State Fire News Round-up
August, South Carolina Fire News
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Another use for rip shears: deflated air bag removal (Updated)
"... and related duties." Trackside ambulance crew performs an air curtain ectomy.
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Repeating myself….
Only because I think I said it right the first time.
WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE….
Sad as it may be, many medics spend a great deal of time trying to get out of doing their jobs. We’ve all been there: annoyed, over tired, and over worked. We don’t …
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Services for Father Roth Announced
Visitation will be at St. Andrews Catholic Church on Tuesday May 17th, from 6pm to 8pm.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Reverend Monsignor Roth will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 503 37th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach…
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State Fire News Roundup
- Fire Scorches Murrells Inlet Shop
- Easter Morning Fire Destroys Home
- Founding South Lynches Member Dies
- Boarding House Destroyed in Multi-alarm fire
- Possible Raccoon Alerts Family of Fire
- Morning Fire Destroys North Charleston Home
- $30…
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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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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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Gearing up for FDIC…The Fire Critic Offers Social Media Training
I will be teaching a class on Social Media for the Fire Service at FDIC this year.
The class is titled "Social Media: The Fire Service's Next Big Innovation"
Who should attend? Anyone interested in social media, blogging, and branding their department online. Administrators who want to learn about social media, get examples of social media policies, as well as firefighters who want to brand their companies and departments. There will be information for all levels!
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iPad Makes Its First Rescue
iPad Leads Rescuers to Man Buried in Snow Drift.
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Morning Lineup – January 31
Those innovative folks at the San Ramon Valley (California) Fire Protection District IT section have gone and done it again.
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Follow m3 on Facebook? You should!
It is the easiest way to find out about new posts from MedicThree! Since I couldn't be any flakier about posting... you need to know!
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