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Kilted to Kick Cancer

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Have you heard of Kilted to Kick Cancer yet? Don’t worry if you haven’t, it is fairly new to me as well. That is why I am writing about it. To spread the word.

Kilted to Kick Cancer is about awareness of prostate cancer. All you have to do is wear your kilt during the month of September. Kilted to Kick Cancer is not looking for your money. If you have money to give, they do have several places you might want to donate to on their site KiltedToKickCancer.org

More than likely, I will probably not be taking part in actually wearing a kilt because I do not own one. However, I plan on getting one soon to wear. I am certain you will be hearing more about Kilted to Kick Cancer in the future…Happy Medic and MotorCop wouldn’t have it any other way!

They will be at EMS World Expo in Vegas around the same time I am at Fire Rescue International in Atlanta.

Feel free to send in photos of you in your kilts. I will post them here…or you could just put them on the FC Facebook page.

Seriously, can you see me in a kilt?

More information:

Press Release:

INDUSTRY BLOGGERS, companies KILT UP TO KICK prostate CANCER

 

Kilted to Kick Cancer official artwork by Norm Quiros

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.

– Magnum Boots USA and Alt.Kilt have partnered up with Bloggers Motorcop and The Happy Medic to raise awareness for male-specific cancer during September, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The goal of the campaign, better known as Kilted to Kick Cancer, is to encourage men to take control of their health and get screened for cancer.

For the entire month of September, the Happy Medic (Justin Schorr) and Motorcop (Anonymous) will be wearing kilts everywhere they go when off-duty. With the help of Magnum Boots USA and Alt.Kilt, Motorcop and the Happy Medic are taking the topic by storm through the likes of social media, particularly Twitter and Facebook. Since both are first responders by trade, it only made sense to kick off the campaign at EMS World Expo in Las Vegas at the end of August.

“When a man walks into a room wearing a kilt, everyone has the same question… what’s he got on under there?” said Motorcop, a law enforcement officer who blogs anonymously at motorcopblog.com. “Our aim for September is to bring as much awareness to male-specific risk factors for prostate and testicular cancer as we can. What better way to get the attention of others than through kilts?”

According to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in America, affecting 1 in 6 men. The older a man is, the more likely he will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. A man with a father or brother who developed prostate cancer is twice as likely to develop the disease.

“For men in the U.S., the risk of developing prostate cancer is 17%,” said Justin Schorr, known to most online as the blogger behind TheHappyMedic.com. “Motorcop and I, along with Magnum and Alt.Kilt, want to do our part to help reduce any stigma and fears behind this disease – and more importantly, the screening process. If that means dressing up in our Magnum duty boots and a kilt for the entire month of September to get people talking, then we’re all for it.”

Other risk factors for aggressive prostate cancer include tall height, lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle, high calcium intake, African-American race and family history. For more info on Prostate Cancer, visit www.pcf.org.

“Our goal is to talk to as many men as we can and get them to get their butt – pun intended – to the doctor,” said Schorr, who encourages others to don their kilts this September and post photos online on the Kilted to Kick Cancer Facebook page, or on Twitter using the hashtag #KiltedtoKickCancer. “If you’ve got a Y-chromosome, and you’re 40 years or older, get yourself to a doctor and get an exam. It could save your life.”

About KILTED TO KICK CANCER

In light of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September, two bloggers, Motorcop (Anonymous) and The Happy Medic (Justin Schorr), are kilting up to kick cancer. For the entire month of September, the two bloggers will be wearing kilts from Alt.Kilt (whenever off duty) to raise awareness of deadly, male-specific cancers often overlooked by the public. The goal? Encourage men to take control of their health and get checked for cancer. For more details on this cause, visit www.kiltedtokickcancer.org. To learn more about the risks and symptoms of prostate cancer, please visit www.pcf.org.

About Magnum

Since 1982, Magnum has been providing high-performance tactical and service product with credibility second to none. It is the mission of Magnum to be the best in class by delivering unsurpassed product designed for its end user. Distributed in over 100 countries, Magnum attacks the marketplace with unmatched comfort, technology and value in uniform footwear and apparel used by law enforcement, military, fire/rescue, emergency medical, and service agencies around the world. For more information, visit us online: www.magnumboots.com.

ABOUT ALT.KILT

Since its conception in early 2006, Alt.Kilt has made a point of being personal. Our purpose is to provide functional, stylish and well-made kilts that are individually designed and custom built for each client. Each kilt we sell is made one at a time, from the pre-washing of the fabric to hand sewing the buttons. From our humble beginnings in Madison, WI, we have spent time and effort to create a handsome product that fulfills the needs and wants of our worldwide customer base. For more information, please visit us at http://www.altkilt.com.

Posted by on August 21, 2011 • Filed under: EMS Health & Safety, EMS Topics, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, News, Social Media • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Product Review -Magnum Elite Force 8.0 WPI with Ion Mask

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magnumCome on in and sit down. I have some boots to tell you all about. I wrote about what boots I used to wear around the station and on calls which did not require turnout gear here.

The Fire Critic is here to tell you that I have two new friends. I have found these magnum ion mask boots to be extremely pleasant to wear while working. They are definitely Fire Critic approved!

5298The boots came out of the box and were immediately put on my feet…kinda like a kid on Christmas morning. The following day I went to work. I again put the boots on. Here is the deal…The boots I used to wear have zippers so I can take them off quickly. I tied my magnum boots tight all the way up. I don’t always have to take my boots off quickly because I drive usually (a quint that is). One thing I noticed was that these boots would need a break in period. They were pulling the hair (very hairy) off my legs. This did not last too long and I realized that they boots would work better tied loosely. I can actually slip them on and off like slippers, yet they still allow for decent support. The low v-cut in the back of the boot is especially helpful in getting the boots on and off quickly!

The boots have been worn ever since I got them at work. Their lightweight design is very nice and breathe ability is an added benefit. No more smelly dogs (funky feet). The boots are exceptionally great at repelling water and keeping the water in the creek I walked through on the outside of the boot. I don’t normally walk through creeks, but I did want to give a fair test since there weren’t any puddles around!

Here is a quick rundown of the pros and cons:

PROS:

  • lightweight
  • water resistant
  • leather construction
  • v-cut in back of boot for easy donning and doffing
  • awesome sole that wraps around boot and higher in the back

CONS:

  • no steel toe (required on fireground)
  • no zipper (personal preference)

So there you have it. The Fire Critic loves his new Magnum Elite Force 8.0 WPi boots with ion mask. The boots are very well designed and have a great feel to them.

The Fire Critic shall continue wearing the magnum boots around the station and on calls. I can slip easily into my turnout gear on calls requiring steel toed boots! Steel toes are not required around the station but are required on many calls.

For all you readers who want more information on what is keeping the feet dry:

Ion-mask is a patented plasma based technology, originally developed for the military to protect soldiers during chemical warfare. It permanently alters the surface of fabric at a molecular level to repel water and other liquids – which are forced to bead and simply run-off.

As a surface enhancement technology it works by invisibly binding polymers to each individual fiber. The benefits are as transparent as the technology itself, with minimal consumption and negligible waste, ion-mask enhancement represents a big leap forward in footwear technology.

Please follow the link to the magnum ion mask for more information. There is also plenty more information here on the boots.

Medic 999 also did a review here

Anyone else out there wear these boots?

The Fire Critic offers product reviews. Please visit this page for details on how to get your product reviewed and what our policy is on reviews.

Posted by on November 7, 2009 • Filed under: Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, Funding & Staffing, News, Product Reviews, Videos • Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Field Tested and Fire Critic Approved

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My new Magnum Boots I am Field Testing...from my POV

My new Magnum Boots I am Field Testing...from my POV

I am partaking in a field testing of some new boots over the next week or so. These have not been approved by the Fire Critic yet, but hopefully the boots will wear well and be all they are supposed to be. I noticed that 999 Medic and Ckemtp are field testing the boots as well.

I got mine delivered the other day. They are Magnum Elite Force 8.0 WPi boots. They have a special ion mask that apparently is some new technology. I will have more information and a full report coming up in a week or two.

I have had the boots on since 8am (4pm at time of post). I had to get through a short break in period this morning where it seemed as though the hair on my legs was being ripped off, but I made it through ok.

Here is the deal on my shoe choice around the station…

I love Warrington Pro 10″ firefighting boots as my station boot for several reasons. I have worn through two pairs in the past 10 years and they have been very good to me.

  • I only use them for firefighting if my bunker boots are wet.
  • I wear them all the time during the day.
  • The zippers are usually unzipped and my pants are either over the boots or loosely tucked into the boot if I need to air my feet out a little.
  • I love the way they feel and don’t mine paying $300 for a pair of boots that last over 5 years.
  • My first pair lasted about 4 years but I wore them as bunker boots too.
  • This pair is over 5 years old and have been great.
  • The zippers make it very easy to get in and out of.
  • I used to drive the engine, now a quint, and don’t have to get in and out of my turnout gear all that often.
My station wear. The Crocs at night (I'm a sissy), My Warrington Pros, My new Magnum Boots

My station wear. The Crocs at night (I'm a sissy), My Warrington Pros, My new Magnum Boots

I have just recently complemented my Warrington Pros with a pair of Crocs. Yeah, I know…say what you will. Once you are done laughing continue reading. At night you cannot beat the feeling of losing the extra weight of my boots when kicking back and relaxing. I do not wear the Crocs on calls. Think of them as my night slippers.

The Magnum boots I am field testing will not take the place of firefighting boots. They might take the place of my around the station and boots I wear on calls unless I have to put on my turnout gear.

I am currently wearing them loosely tied so I can actually slip them on and off.

Today, I am driving the quint and we have had a code (we ended up using the EZIO successfully) and a couple other bs calls. The boots held up well during our messy code!

I will get back to you on my analysis of these boots.

The Fire Critic offers product reviews. Please visit this page for details on how to get your product reviewed and what our policy is on reviews.

Posted by on October 22, 2009 • Filed under: EMS Health & Safety, EMS Topics, Fire Rescue Topics, Firefighter Safety & Health, Firefighting Operations, News, Product Reviews • Tagged: , , , , , , ,