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.
Lessons from a learning community, Part I
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The agency said on Facebook that those with conditions such as chest pain, high blood pressure and abnormal blood sugar shouldn’t hesitate to seek treatment
The Michigan Area Ambulance Service made a comeback through community outreach, recruitment efforts and the actions of devoted volunteers
MedStar in Fort Worth, Texas, said significant decreases in response volume and transports could mean patients are reluctant to seek help during medical emergencies
The film, in which Australian Paramedic Benjamin Gilmour visits four ambulance services from around the world, can now be streamed anywhere for free
While more than 90% of the country is under stay-at-home orders, there are still ways to support public safety members during this unprecedented national emergency
The interactive map includes data from a survey of more than 1 million Facebook users
The “First Responder Fridays” benefit will be streamed on YouTube and broadcast on iHeartRadio stations nationwide for four weeks
The newspaper is seeking responses from EMS providers, as well as other healthcare professionals, about their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic
City officials said they seek to protect employees’ privacy, but a union official said employees also want to know how many department members are affected
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
Learn how COVID-19 has impacted fire/EMS and how public safety has adjusted its response
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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