Community Awareness
Explore our directory of articles on Community Awareness in EMS, designed to help professionals engage and educate the public about emergency services and safety practices. This collection covers public outreach, safety campaigns, and partnerships with community organizations. Building community awareness is essential for fostering trust and cooperation between EMS providers and their communities. For related insights, check out our resources on Community. Enhance your community engagement strategies with expert-driven content.
A six-year push for the day of appreciation, inspired by heroism and tragedy, culminated in the designation of Oct. 28 to honor first responders
Early career exposure can make or break future career choices; here’s how one agency is fostering school-age children’s interest in an emergency services career
Ahead of Oct. 28, share your organization’s impact with local media outlets and reach out to local companies for support
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
The pivotal role of EMS in the fight against a global health crisis has put its providers in the national spotlight
Two lessons from the New Jersey volunteer ambulance squad that closed its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said they made the decision after consulting with legal counsel
The couple claims the paramedics became irritated while questioning the patient from 10 feet away and asked him to drive himself to the hospital
#StayHomeforUs, #AlwaysOpen and #HelpUsHelpYou are some of the hashtags being used to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic
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San Francisco paramedics posed for a panoramic photo with their rigs as they work on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic
Summit County is asking dentists, construction companies, small businesses and anyone else who has PPE to donate to firefighters and EMS
Paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers are taking photos for the campaign by holding up signs asking the public to be considerate of public safety
Police in an Oregon city took to social media to recommend several toilet paper alternatives for residents
Here are some ways to switch up the content on your EMS agency’s social media pages to keep your audience engaged
Experts fear the outbreak could trigger a drop in the nation’s blood supply
Researchers warn that misinformation about unintentional fentanyl exposure can have negative consequences for responders and opioid overdose patients
The Texas firefighter-paramedic said the experience taught him the importance of raising awareness about living organ donations
World Health Organization leaders take point on combatting misinformation and fear-mongering associated with the coronavirus
Heroin cut with a synthetic cannabinoid has been connected to several recent overdoses in the city
Residents were raising concerns about the firing of an Alaska fire chief and assistant chief when a man collapsed, prompting an EMS response
Law enforcement, EMS and civic leaders joined forces to get a valuable communication app in the right hands
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome Community Paramedic Lt. J.D. Postage, who works with Project FORT, the Violet Township Fire Department’s substance abuse program
The councilman said the show exploits the trauma of the city’s residents
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The St. Louis Fire Department says the partnership with the show has been successful, but some believe it may breach patient privacy
The global COVID-19 epidemic is challenging EMS agency and fire department capability to assess, treat and transport patients
The ad, which will air in the Pittsburgh market, features two emergency scenarios
Personnel from the LAFD’s Station 9 in Skid Row gave an inside look at their experience aiding thousands of homeless residents
Use your familiarity, credibility and ability to speak in plain language to inform the public about the novel coronavirus and how to avoid infection
The county’s executive 911 director urged residents to sign up, saying the program may be discontinued if there are not enough participants
Ready New York’s Katelyn James created Ready Girl, a superhero that is super prepared and engaging youth on what they need to know in an emergency.
The service said it created the video to inform the public about when it is appropriate to call emergency services
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