Justin Schorr

Justin Schorr

Justin Schorr is a rescue captain for the San Francisco Fire Department, where he has served as a field paramedic and a firefighter, a field captain and an administrative captain. He is ARFF-qualified and oversees EMS response for San Francisco International Airport. Schorr spent 25 years in the fire service and is experienced in rural, suburban and urban firefighting as well as paramedicine. He runs the blog The Happy Medic.

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5 TV and movie moments that make firefighters cringe
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Just because we see these mistakes everywhere does not make them remotely true to life
How to visit another firehouse without being a jerk
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Visiting other firehouses can be fun and informative, but don't be "that guy"
10 TV shows that launched careers in emergency services
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These 'golden oldies' were my introduction to the non-stop action that is emergency services, and the life I have now
10 signs that you may be ready to become a firefighter
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If you recognize more than a few of the following traits in yourself, head over to headquarters and grab an application
What to expect when marrying a firefighter
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We are a stubborn breed, but manage to get home safe far more often than not
Coping with those 24-hour fire service shifts
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The 24-hour lifestyle takes some getting used to, especially if you‘re assigned to a busy company
7 tips to prepare yourself for the fire academy
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Don‘t relax because you got accepted to a fire academy; this is the perfect time to be proactive and get things done
8 personalities you'll meet in the fire service
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Most folks think they’re a worker bee, but be honest, which are you?
Guidelines for wearing the Maltese cross
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When you display the cross, you are taking on board quite a bit of responsibility — and it should not be taken lightly
How to be a better firefighter candidate
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There are no trick question answers or secret handshakes that will land you on a fire department; it takes preparation, planning and work
Hey probie, here's the gear they don't issue you
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Many of those tools, gadgets and devices are not standard issue and can even be made at home
Things to make fire academy life easier
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These next few months are going to test not only your resolve, but your mental and physical limits
5 summer wardrobe tips for the active firefighter
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These fashion tips won't leave you Fonzie cool or bucket of ice in front of a fan cool, but they will keep you looking good when it counts
Earning the numbers on your helmet shield
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Have you earned your number or were you just happy to be drafted?
7 parts of a firefighter's day the public doesn't think about
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Upon returning to 24-hour shifts in the firehouse from a 40-hour desk job, I can tell you that there are several parts of a firefighter‘s day that the public might not expect. 7. Chores Every morn...
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