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    Show me your ink

    - edit - handicapped with computers
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    Self Defense for EMS

    Here's a vote for Krav Maga. I originally took it up as a more interesting form of Cardio. Turned out to be extremely informative. I have never been interested in Martial Arts before and I still was able to quickly grasp the concepts. Very realistic real life methods to quickly disarm situations.
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    LED vs Standard Flashlights

    Here's a vote for the Pelican Little Ed LED. They have two versions, the LED "Recoil" seemed like a better fit for Fire/EMS combination. I find it cut through smoke/fog, with a relatively wide beam, to distances of 6-10m.
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    I REALLY hate to ask this

    Howdy medichopeful, I was originally looking at using a duty belt w/ a few pouches as well. Turning point was springing for a Pelican Little Ed flashlight. You can get them on Amazon for 50-60 bones. I found it more functional than I thought and it can be clipped anywhere without standing out...
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    Northern Canada Training Requirements

    Hello All, I have been asking around/researching and have found little describing the regulatory body governing pre-hospital care in Canada's Northern Territories. Could anyone fill me in? Do they utilize private contractors? Volunteers/Paid on Calls? If anybody does work, or is familiar...
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    The Official EMTLIFE Introduction Thread

    Howdy Everybody, I am currently in Waterloo, Ontario finishing an Undergrad studying Neuropsychology. I had the opportunity to take two years off school and work in South Eastern BC as a paid-on-call F/F and member of a Mine Rescue team. I was able to complete a BC Surface Mine Rescue ticket...
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