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A Paramedic no more, on to new missions in life!

June 26, 2014 by Tom Shewbridge 6 Comments

Tom Shewbridge

One of the hardest things I had to do a couple of years ago was finally realizing that I was just physically unable to continue working as a Paramedic. Transitioning away from a job like this is very difficult for some, because its what our life was about. In October of 1998, I had a […]

Filed Under: About Me, Armed Forces, EMS/EMT/Paramedic, Military, Paramedics, Veterans Tagged With: Denied, Disability, Honesty, life, Moving On, Paramedic, Transition, writing

Depression is not a Dirty Word!

April 14, 2014 by Tom Shewbridge 2 Comments

Depression

I am not afraid to admit that I have had my moments in my career, where I was depressed at work. Not accepting it, and not finding ways to deal with it, just causes you to fall deeper into the problem. I was fortunate that my last employer had programs set up where I could talk to someone, and help me get back to the path that I was use to walking on.

Filed Under: EMS/EMT/Paramedic, Life/Health, Military, Veterans Tagged With: Agencies, Depression, Family, Friends, Groups, Help, PTSD, Work

Did you know that one flag on Air force one is backwards?

February 2, 2014 by Tom Shewbridge 6 Comments

Backwards Flag on air force one?

Did you know? about the flag being backwards sometimes, Just in case, let me share!

Filed Under: Life/Health, Military Tagged With: Air Force One, Flag, Stars, Stripes, United States, US Flag

NSA can reportedly bug computer equipment before it reaches buyers

December 30, 2013 by Tom Shewbridge 2 Comments

NSA Building

Check out this story below, kind of scary that this could happen. NSA can reportedly bug computer equipment before it reaches buyers.

Filed Under: Life/Health, Military, News Stories Tagged With: computers, Government, NSA, Privacy, safety, Spying, Terrorism

A Soldier says “Thank You”

December 29, 2013 by Tom Shewbridge 2 Comments

A soldier says Thanks.

Being a Veteran, I think it is important to remember those who are still serving away from their families during the Holiday Season.

Filed Under: Armed Forces, Life/Health, Military Tagged With: Family, Gift Card, Gift Idea, Military, Soldiers

New MEDRILLS Subscriptions for Training EMS Groups or Individuals

December 3, 2013 by Tom Shewbridge 2 Comments

medrills apps

What a great opportunity to not only have some of the best apps on your mobile device, but to be able to subscribe to what you want for large groups now!

Filed Under: Armed Forces, EMS/EMT/Paramedic, General, Great Deals, iOS Apps, Military, Paramedics, Reviews Tagged With: Android, Apps, Continuing Education, Emergency, EMS, EMT, iOS, Paramedic, Review, Training

Happy Thanksgiving from A Medic’s World

November 28, 2013 by Tom Shewbridge 3 Comments

Happy Thanksgiving

I wanted to take time today and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving Day!  From my wife and I, we will all of you, and your families a safe and fun filled day!

Filed Under: Armed Forces, Life/Health, Military Tagged With: Family, Gobble Gobble, Holiday, Kids, Military, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Air Force helps you navigate on your GPS and more

October 28, 2013 by Tom Shewbridge Leave a Comment

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of GOOD. All opinions are 100% mine. The United States Air Force has striven to make some of the technology and science challenges easier by collaborating with scientists, students, and innovators that can bring their skills along with the resources the Air Force has, and […]

Filed Under: Armed Forces, EMS/EMT/Paramedic, Gadgets, Gadgets You Need, General, Life/Health, Military, Reviews, Safety Tagged With: Emergency, Family, Paramedic, Review, Travel

A Medic’s World Sketch/Art Artist Card of the Day, 9/11/13 (I remember)

September 11, 2013 by Tom Shewbridge Leave a Comment

Joe Pekar

Filed Under: Armed Forces, Art, Collecting, Hobbies, Military, Sketch Cards Tagged With: aceo, art card, artist, Collecting, drawing, Gift Idea, Hobby, sketch card

You can make everything with duct tape! This book will help you!

July 12, 2013 by Tom Shewbridge 10 Comments

Duct Tape Book

I remember the first time I had to use duct tape, I was 18 and in the Army trying to keep a piece of a bumper to a blazer from falling off. It worked, long enough to get it back to the motor pool for repairs. Now and days, you can use it for almost […]

Filed Under: General, Great Deals, Hobbies, Military, Reviews Tagged With: crafts, creative, duct tape, fun, Hobby, Kids, projects

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