Beginnings

In 2006, Kenny Keelin, Brian Lax, and Sean Woerter were new members to IATSE Local 480 and started work as Set Medics. Many sets were in indoor warehouses with low lighting and large open areas. With open ears these three listened to crew reports of difficulty in locating and identifying the medic on a construction set or during the shoot.

The first idea that the trio came up with was to wear reflective vests so that the Set Medic could not be missed (if up close) and could be noticed at a distance. We have made several evolutions in the intervening years and now our “trademark” vests are not only functional but also comfortable to wear (in our high desert heat). On each and every show, cast and crew comment on the vests and note with appreciation that they have never seen such a simple but effective tool employed by Set Medics. We are proud to have led the way towards change and progress in our field in this way.

After meeting other Set Medics of like mind and encouraging talented colleagues to join the IATSE local 480 film union to work as Set Medics, we sought to earn more work and make ourselves known. Other Set Medics had “company” names and some even had websites promoting them to potential employers. The founding trio joined with some other Set Medics and decided to invest in a website that would not only advertise, but would serve them by providing structure within which communication and better organization could be achieved. ReadySetMedic.com was born.

Sadly, Sean Woerter, one of our founding partners and a popular and talented Set Medic, passed away on July 22, 2008. For a memorial and info on the savings account set up for his son, click here.

Please call (505) 362-1939 to contact a Key Medic or send an email to info@ReadySetMedic.com.