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First aid and safety for dads
Hey dads, Ryan here. Short posts and videos on the boo-boos and the scary moments. Education only, not medical advice. If it's an emergency, call 911.
Ryan Fields-Spack, former fire captain, 20+ years as a paramedic
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Winter Car Kit for Families: What I Keep in My Truck
A simple winter car kit for families from a former fire captain: one warm layer per person, a light, a shovel, snacks, and a free checklist.
Do First Aid Kits Expire? A 10-Minute Kit Check
Yes, a lot of what's in a first aid kit gets old. A former fire captain walks you through a simple 10-minute check, plus a free checklist.
Fake vs Real C-A-T Tourniquet: How to Buy a Genuine One
Fake tourniquets can look real and fail when it counts. A former fire captain explains where to buy a genuine C-A-T and what to check.
What Goes in a Stop the Bleed Kit (and Where to Keep It)
What's inside a bleeding control kit, where a family should keep one, and how to buy one with a genuine tourniquet. Free checklist included.
First aid and safety tips for dads, from a paramedic dad
Welcome to the Dad Kit Check blog: plain first aid and safety tips for dads from a former fire captain, paramedic, and dad of three. Short posts and videos coming.