I.C.E. tag.... Any interest?

[BlacknWhite23]

I am considering making some of these tags. They would be like an Army name tape, about 4-5 inches long, red fabric, white letters, metal grommet. The point of the tag would for us to hang or attach to a pocket with our emergency info inside said pocket. I do not have an embroidery machine and am going to have to buy the fabric already embroidered.

I was trying to get a feel for how many would be interested, if any at all, prior to me buying a bunch of these strips to sit on them.

Also, I was wondering what someone would be willing to pay for something like this to see if it is even worth it since I will having to buy this and put it together.

Thanks,

Mike

[Gramps]

Here's what I've been using over the years, but it's been out of stock for over a year now and I can't find this specific one anywhere else.

[kieefjr]

I'm using https://www.roadid.com ...not to bust your bubble or anything.

[Allen_C]

I'm interested and would pay up to $10. I had a RoadID once but it was a silicone bracelet instead of a tag on your jacket pocket, which is what I prefer.

[streetdoc]

Having just retired as a FF/Paramedic from a large eastern county, I can tell you these were never discussed or brought up in training. From my prospective I would recommend something like a dog tag telling us were your I.C.E information is located on you. If injuries or medical condition is such that you can't tell us anything you are most likely to be stripped as we look for injuries and we will see the dog tag/medical alert tag. I'm not looking for a cell phone or going through your wallet until later after we get you stabilize. Think of it this way, if you want emergency workers to see something about you, make it jump out at them.

[HotRodZilla]

The I.C.E. tags are cool, and I have two of them I got from SacMike. I try to hang mine on a front pocket where it's easy to see if someone has to roll me over. I carry a small card in that pocket, but also wear a RoadID. It's the "Sport" version, and I forget I'm wearing it.

The problem is, none of the guys I work with know to look for an I.C.E. tag. Medic-Alert and wrist stuff works great, because emergency crews work with those areas. Emergency crews will not usually look at someone's phone, or in their wallet. Honestly as soon as we find an ID, we close it up.

A while back, someone mentioned a flash drice with a medical symbol on it, so emergency workers can plug it in and get his info. I can guarantee you crews will absolutely NOT plug a flash drive into their computers to look for their emergency information. If they have enough time for that kind of shenanigan, you can probably tell them what they need to know. Due to risks of viruses and other computer related issues, there's no way I'd plug an unknown flash drive into my secure computer.

It will take a few years before things like I.C.E. tags catch on, and crews look for them, like they do bracelets. FWIW, I've never seen them look for, or maybe just never seen them find dog tags either. Doesn't mean it doesn't happen, I just haven't seen it.

[raYzerman]

In addition to the tags or dog tags, there is a cell phone app called Medical ID which can reside on a locked phone screen but accessible by your attending friend/EMS without needing a password (tap twice and it opens, showing your ICE info). Phone stays locked for everything else but that..

[Allen_C]

Android smartphones allow anyone to access the Emergency Info and Contact without a password. Just slide the phone icon up on the lock screen then tap Emergency Call then tap the emergency light icon on the lower left.

[HotRodZilla]

Android smartphones allow anyone to access the Emergency Info and Contact without a password. Just slide the phone icon up on the lock screen then tap Emergency Call then tap the emergency light icon on the lower left.

Right, except the nurse at the ER may look that info up to call someone's wife/husband. I have never seen a first responder crew look into someone's cell phone. Hell, if I go down, God only knows where my phone will be anyway.

Remember, this is not TV, where everyone finds a magical way to find someone's info. This is real-life with real people doing their jobs according to how they were trained. Like I said earlier, we're still a few years from first responders looking beyond the obvious wrist or necklace tags. Think beyond huge well trained highly tech-smart agencies, and remember, some of the funnest rides we go on are in areas where a full-time plummer is a part-time volunteer EMT. What he should know may not be what he does know. Make it easy!!

[Allen_C]

Android smartphones allow anyone to access the Emergency Info and Contact without a password. Just slide the phone icon up on the lock screen then tap Emergency Call then tap the emergency light icon on the lower left.

Right, except the nurse at the ER may look that info up to call someone's wife/husband. I have never seen a first responder crew look into someone's cell phone. Hell, if I go down, God only knows where my phone will be anyway.

Remember, this is not TV, where everyone finds a magical way to find someone's info. This is real-life with real people doing their jobs according to how they were trained. Like I said earlier, we're still a few years from first responders looking beyond the obvious wrist or necklace tags. Think beyond huge well trained highly tech-smart agencies, and remember, some of the funnest rides we go on are in areas where a full-time plummer is a part-time volunteer EMT. What he should know may not be what he does know. Make it easy!!

Understandable, AJ. I meant to quote Ray's post about the cell phone app! Sounds like dog tags or bracelet are the best options since first responders are used to seeing those. The ICE tag is not as recognizable yet but hopefully it will become more common.