Posts Tagged: Justin Schorr
Kilted to Kick Cancer
Have you heard of Kilted to Kick Cancer yet? Don't worry if you haven't, it is fairly new to me as well. That is why I am writing about it. To spread the word.
Kilted to Kick Cancer is about awareness of prostate cancer. All you have to do is wear your kilt during the month of September. Kilted to Kick Cancer is not looking for your money. If you have money to give, they do have several places you might want to donate to on their site KiltedToKickCancer.org
Read More »
Fire, EMS, and Police Bloggers are Becoming Spokespersons for Products and Services
Sure, having busty tall blonde booth babes works very well too. But that typically just gets guys to stop and stare for a little while. Having a personality that many people know prior to the show in your booth can be an even bigger draw. Plus, what do those booth babes know about your product? You probably gave them a 5 minute crash course on your product and expect them to be experts. Once they leave the show they aren't going to write about the fun they had, the people they met, publish pictures from your booth, or any of that.
Read More »
Firefighting on TV…Who will be next?
Rescue Me was a hit. Many firefighters enjoyed it. I thought it showed how dysfunctional firefighters can be...not all of us, but some of us. It started out being pretty heavy on the firefighting and light on the drama...it ended up being very heavy on the drama and light on the firefighting.
Trauma was just way over the top...and too many ambo drivers!
The question now is what will be the next network show or movie about firefighting...
Here are some of the options...
Read More »
A Friend in Need…A Message from Just My Blog
I don't know any details, but I believe the youngest of the Schorr family is in the ICU. To the point that Justin might not be able to make it to Baltimore for EMS Today next week. Don't worry Justin, I can sit in for you if you need. I may not know what I am talking about when it comes to Paramedicine but I can come across like I do...unless the person I am talking to does have a clue....then I get wierd looks...but I can identify tombstones on a monitor....and intubate if needed...oh and IV's are no problem either!
Read More »
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!
Read More »
Another view of suspicious San Francisco apartment fire. Plus an explanation by The Happy Medic, via The Fire Critic.
Citizens and The Fire Critic wonder about the delay in getting water on the fire. The Happy Medic explains.
Read More »
My view of the “Definition of a Professional Fire Fighter” For The Happy Medics Musings
Those who possess "Professionalism" don't need a statement to remind us. We have created a subconscious thought process that enables us to ensure our professionalism without having to think about it.
Read More »
Statter on The Fire Critic “You are Right, You are Wrong”. Make up your mind! Plus Firefighter Netcast and Audio from South Fulton
Dave mentions that I am right about everything...but then says I am wrong. Make up your mind Dave. You know I am right, everyone knows I am right. I am not putting the spin on it that everyone else is. Hell Dave, I keep reading this post of yours (here) and I am beginning to think you might have multiple personalities. You keep saying I am right, then saying I am wrong. You say you agree with me, then saying you disagree with me. Make up your mind Dave. You love pointing I am wrong by saying I am right! It is hard to follow.
Read More »
Wingnut of the Week: Homeowner Says Firefighter’s Gear Set Off Explosion That Severely Burned Them
Howabout we leave the flap settings, ILS intercepts, and all that other cockpitting crap to you, and let us do the firefighting and the associated investigation into an incident that nearly killed four of us.
Read More »
Medic 999: Let That Be a Lesson To Us
It doesn't take millions of people or millions of dollars to make significant changes in the lives of our fellow human beings. Mark showed us that all it takes is heart and resolve. We salute you Mark for showing us both, my friend.
Read More »
In Retrospect…The FireEMSBlogs.com Meetup
My time at FDIC was a blast. We managed to pack the week full of friends, fun, and work (Firefighter Netcast). The people I have met through this blog, twitter, facebook, etc. will stay with me for a long time. Our occasional chance to meet is always fun!
Read More »
EMS Today in Retrospect…Thanks for the Memories and Meeting Everyone in Person!
The interesting thing about David and Greg is that they have never met. Much like Justin and Mark before they finally met for Chronicles of EMS and John and I before this weekend. It just goes to show how friendships are born, partnerships are created, and businesses are started via networking through social media. Great guys and great ideas...forging ahead!
Read More »
360 Burn Size-up of the Fire Web 2/9/2010
We knew they had to get together for Valentine's Day weekend out on the west coast - Be curious and smart, not comfy and surprised - 2 more east TX church fires bring total to 9 so far - all on today's 360 Burn.
Read More »
Announcing Medic 999 as Fire/EMS Blog of the Year 2009 #FCBLOG09
It is my honor (or honour) to announce Medic 999 as the Fire/EMS Blog of the Year for 2009. Medic 999 is run by Mark Glencorse who is a Paramedic for the North East Ambulance Service in England.
Read More »
See How Fire Daily Made the Cut…
How the heck did this happen? FireDaily makes the cut into the top ten bloggers of the year 2009? Proof that sometimes it takes more than shear talent to be within reach of the top....
Read More »
With Friends Like These…..
With FireEMSblogs.com, we now have a symphony- or maybe an orchestra or band of sorts- no, maybe a barbershop quar- a hootenan- aww, forget it. Drunks at a bar- but at least we’re all singing together!
Read More »
Chronicles of EMS Trailer
The filming of "The Project" and the subsequent creation of "Chronicles of EMS" seemed to be a snowball effect which really took on a life of its own. The whirlwind of social media that surrounded the buildup of "The Project" was a marketing wet dream! What a dream to have all of that free publicity, some great industry social media geniuses involved, and more and more people getting on board every minute.
Read More »
Cross-Continental Divide or Deja Vu?
Now I'm not the biggest EMS geek but two fellow Fire-EMS Bloggers have embarked on their own home-grown exchange student program that has proven to be pretty darn entertaining so far.
Justin "The Happy Medic" Schorr is hosting Mark "Medic 999" Glen…
Read More »
Your Unofficial Guide to “The Project”
If you haven't heard, The Happy Medic and Medic 999 are embarking on an educational on-the-job meet up. Justin Schorr, whose name I knew before it was cool to know his name, will be having Mark Glencorse over for eight days in San Francisco. The San Fran…
Read More »
It’s Time to get SAFER!
Are you SAFER than you were last year?
That is, did you submit a grant application under the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) “Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response” program for recruitment and retention?
If you didn’t, you missed out on a great opportunity to better your fire department, or in our case, the entire volunteer fire service in our region.
Here’s the good news. You get another chance. DHS just announced that the application period for the 2009 SAFER grants opens November 16, 2009.
Read More »
