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EMS Pros are the Best – Uniform Closet for Students in Need

Paramedic educator David Fifer took to Facebook to ask his network of EMS educators, leaders and field professionals for a pair of boots for a paramedic student. “One of my student’s shoes are falling apart, and he’s too poor to afford new ones. Before I just go buy some, does anybody happen to have an […]

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Posts Outside the Service Area: Collections for the Year Ahead

This month I tried to gather up posts on the theme of “collections” since the first post I wanted to share was Rogue Medic’s collection of podcasts and blogs. He has curated an excellent collection of blogs and podcasts to keep up with EMS and emergency medicine research. You can eat better in 2012. Fire Engineering […]

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Winner! New Boots from Magnum Boots USA

Congratulations to Medic61! You have won a new pair of Elite Force 8.0 WPI boots from Magnum Boots USA. You are going to love these boots. Thanks to everyone else that entered by writing a comment on my March 30, 2010 review post about the Elite Force 8.0 WPI boots I was given by Magnum […]

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Product Review: Elite Force 8.0 WPI Field Boots

Everyday EMS Tips readers: Magnum Boots USA has given me a pair of boots to giveaway. Make sure you read to the end of the post for details on how to enter through Twitter or by leaving a comment with this post. Elite Force 8.0 WPI Boots Boots are an essential piece of equipment for […]

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Boots More High Tech than My Car

I have a lot of tech stuff – multiple computers, a couple of iPods, a blackberry, and even a Kindle. But I drive a 1996 Subaru Legacy Wagon that I am attempting to drive to the moon (212,000 miles on the odometer with ~28,000 to go). The car does have cruise, power windows, a working […]

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EMS Footwear Features – What to Buy?

I am looking for a new pair of shoes/boots to wear while on-duty as a paramedic. My only employer requirement is color black. My additional needs are simple. 1) comfortable for long hours of use. 2) water resistant for responses in rain or snow. 3) 3/4 top or ankle height. I don’t need a full […]