Following the tragic shootings in Dallas which targeted police officers, the EMS community took to social media to express their thoughts and prayers. While some expressed shock and outrage toward the shooters, most responses were filled with a profound respect for first responders and condolences for those affected.
Ambulance headed toward Main and Houston, where several squad cars converged #dallas pic.twitter.com/HI2SNweyph
— Austin Huguelet (@ahuguelet) July 8, 2016
Hug a first responder. Only they run at danger while the rest run away. God Bless The USA #Dallas #Police #Firemen #EMT‘S #Armed Services
— Andy Mahkovtz (@AMahkovtz) July 8, 2016
Thoughts to the #EMS & officers in #Dallas tonight, a candle in a dark room empowers enough light for all our eyes to share our shared space
— Aidrean Mag Raith (@anamcara_a) July 8, 2016
The EMS community reacts to Dallas shootings.
As a 24 year firefighter/EMS provider I pray for my brothers & sisters in blue as our lines cross alot! #Dallas pic.twitter.com/dEeCuzRtLt
— SCOTT BARKER (@SCOTT_B_2440) July 8, 2016
Hug a first responder. Only they run at danger while the rest run away. God Bless The USA #Dallas #Police #Firemen #EMT‘S #Armed Services
— Andy Mahkovtz (@AMahkovtz) July 8, 2016
Let’s not forget to say a prayer for all of the #EMS who were on scene and had to rush the wounded #Dallas Brothers/Sisters <3
— Kate Neal (@sweetemtb) July 8, 2016
Let’s not forget to say a prayer for all of the #EMS who were on scene and had to rush the wounded #Dallas Brothers/Sisters <3
— Kate Neal (@sweetemtb) July 8, 2016
Y’all my stepdad is a Dallas firefighter/paramedic and his station was called to downtown and my mom is legit balling her eyes out
— sophia jurado (@notsophi_) July 8, 2016
#Police #fire #EMS, we work together. #firefighter #paramedic #EMS #IAFF #Dallas #DallasPD https://t.co/hkWKTZAwLl
— Michelle Texas Belle (@houstonbombera) July 8, 2016
Our thoughts & deepest sympathies are with @DallasPD & our Dallas EMS colleagues at this incredibly difficult time
— Tony Walker (@agwalker01) July 8, 2016
I worked in public safety for 7 years, but I can’t even begin to imagine what things are like in Dallas right now for PD and EMS. #StaySafe
— Tom Hyde (@tomh1138) July 8, 2016
Nothing but prayers for the Dallas PD, Fire Department/EMS, FBI, and ATF. Stay safe out there.. First responders are people too.
— Ashlee Gaston (@ashleeee_g) July 8, 2016
Please pray for those in Dallas-victims, families, officers, EMS, doctors & staff. They are going to need that and more! Very sad.
— Lauren Lynn (@Got_Rush) July 8, 2016
Please pray for those in Dallas-victims, families, officers, EMS, doctors & staff. They are going to need that and more! Very sad.
— Lauren Lynn (@Got_Rush) July 8, 2016
Prayers go out to all first responders in Dallas ! #police#fire#ems
— Nick Jimenez (@jimeneznick2) July 8, 2016