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3 Hopes for Every Paramedic in 2011

Welcome to 2011. Sounds pretty cool doesn’t it. These are my three hopes for Every Paramedic in 2011. 1. Competency based continuing education that honors your time, experience, and knowledge. Many of you might just now be realizing that you have less than 90 days to meet the NREMT refresher and continuing education requirements (if you […]

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Three Best Purchases of 2010

These are my three best purchases of 2010: 1. Android powered HTC Hero smartphone. 2. Pandora unlimited music subscription that goes where I go – laptop, smartphone, iPod touch, and desktop. 3. Outdoor Products Power Pack Day Pack. A perfect bag for hauling my computer, gadgets, files, and other travel necessities across the country and […]

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3 Excellent Android Apps

Thanks to paramedic educator Chris Cannon for this guest post. If you would like to guest post or review on Everyday EMS Tips check out the guidelines here. My droid smartphone has been a godsend for getting things done. While the preinstalled applications are pretty good, this device really shines with the help of some excellent […]

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Solution for Android Powered Smartphone Rapidly Losing Power

I sent this question recently the the DroidMedic Blog: “I recently updated some of my apps on my HTC Hero. I also downloaded Angry Birds. Ever since I have noticed I lose battery life much faster. How can I determine which app is to blame? Should I use an app killer? I have heard mixed […]

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Video: Customize your Android Powered Smartphone Part 2

Medic Madness continues his video series about customizing your Android Powered Smartphone. The apps on my EMS Screen, so far, are the weather channel, calculator, flashlight, and Google Maps with  more to come. My social media screen has apps for Twitter, Facebook, Ustream, and FourSquare. //

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Announcement: Launch of DroidMedic.com

Do you use an Android powered smartphone? If yes, browse right now to www.DroidMedic.com and check out the great resources, how-tos, and app reviews to make your Android powered phone the ultimate EMS assistant. If you become a DroidMedic.com subscriber you will receive a free ebook. //

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App Reviews

4 Great Survival Apps for Successful Students in Any Field

This is a guest post by Angelita Williams. If you want to guest post on this blog, check out the guidelines here. If you’re an EMT or paramedic student, you probably know it’s a jungle out there, and you need all the help you can get in staying focused on what you’ve come to school […]

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3 Everyday Android Phone Apps

With tens of thousands of app choices there are only a few Android Apps I use daily: 1. Stitcher – an app that streams podcasts. The great thing about this app is I set up my favorites at Stitcher.com and then select the podcast I want to listen to from the favorites category on my […]

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4 Quick Announcements to Start the Week

A big thanks to my friends at EMS Manager and Fire Manager for their continued support of EverydayEMSTips.com. Their sponsorship helps support the maintenance and improvements of this blog. Check out a free demo of their online scheduling program now. (advertising guidelines) 4 Quick Announcements 1. This week I am at the National Association of […]

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4 Top Posts for August 2010

The most viewed posts by EverydayEMSTips.com readers this month were: 1. Paramedic that Knows Everything Declines Additional Knowledge 2. Emergency Response Guidebook App Review 3. 5 Things I Personally Check at the Start of Every Shift 4. App Review: Car Locator for the Droid The top post for August 2009 was 10 Tips for Blood […]