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Have you heard about the Chronicles of EMS yet? The Chronicles of EMS is a reality web series that travels the world exploring EMS systems, how they operate and the personalities behind them. From San Francisco to the UK, every system has it’s unique differences that can offer other providers a different perspective and educate viewers on ideas and concepts that work. It is an EMS film project by EMS professionals about paramedics. Using social media tools bloggers, podcasters, and filmmakers are coming together to explore EMS and share that event (the “Project”) using social media tools like blogs, YouTube videos, Flickr photo streams, and more. Through realtime communication and social media, the sharing of best practices bring paramedics and EMT’s together in a community built around the web series engaging them in dialogue, raising awareness and showcasing the real side of the EMS Industry. Their stories are amazing and we will be sharing the web series pilot episode.

Justin Schorr, BS-EMS, FF/NREMT-P, MICP – Show Host
The Happy Medic Blog

Justin Schorr is a second generation firefighter currently working with the San Francisco Fire Department.  He has served as an explorer scout, volunteer and career firefighter and EMT in rural, urban and suburban systems.  Justin graduated with a Bachelor’s in EMS from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in 2002 with a concentration in EMS Systems Design and Implementation.  Following an injury in 2007 he started what would become the Happy Medic blog (thehappymedic.com ), a resource for firefighters and EMTs to find a smile and share the lighter side of the professon.  Serving on his local Emergency Medical Care Committee he has a chance to change EMS for the better from above and below.  Justin can be found on a variety of social media websites including Facebook, twitter , gmail and the blog under the name The Happy Medic.

Thaddeus Setla, NREMT-P – Creative Director, Director of Photography, Producer, Editor

Thaddeus’ began in the EMS industry in 2000 as a Paramedic in Alameda County. Since then he has worked as a Firefighter/ Paramedic, Volunteer Firefighter and Transport Paramedic. As a Director, Producer, Editor and Cinematographer he has experience bringing high level production value to an industry he is passionate about. With his recent film “LEVEL ZERO ” An Alameda County Documentary, he has brought international attention to the EMS industry. His focus is to combine entertainment, education and technology to enhance the future of the profession!