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.
Fear, misinformation, and cultural factors hinder bystander CPR in Baltimore
“As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them”
The dos and don’ts of operating in an era where everyone has a camera on you
Our co-hosts discuss two current events that both put a spotlight on the career field and call attention to the individuality of its professionals
The Madison Fire Department crew found the 80-year-old man lying on the ground, and finished his yard work as he was transported to the hospital
After treating a patient, firefighter Nick Plancich offered to play ping pong with Marjorie Harford, who was bouncing the ball alone
Mary Greeley Paramedics used their safety gear to participate in the viral challenge prompted by Drake’s “In My Feelings”
Jenna Newman created cards using the Picture Exchange Communication System that include images broken down into categories
Healthcare coalitions offer EMS a “seat at the table” for regional emergency planning
A crew from Pasco County Fire Rescue returned to Gene Work’s home to lay the rest of his sod, knowing he wouldn’t be back to do it before the new grass died
Gladstone police, fire and EMS officials stopped by to sip some fresh lemonade after a man interrogated Jacob Martin, 8, for not having a permit
Binders filled with visual aids and necessary information will be created and distributed to those with special needs in an effort to make treatment easier
The day can hopefully provide a life-saving option for those at risk of opioid overdose, and break down the stigmas
Improving patient outcomes, hospital relations and the community narrative with data analysis
Senate Bill 833 would require local emergency officials to follow first-ever statewide standards for public warnings
The Burlington Fire Department is participating in a program designed to allow firefighters and paramedics gain rapid entry into a person’s home without damage
These concepts will yield more prepared, capable and resilient communities
Paramedics from several EMS agencies teaching hands-only CPR to passengers at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
In honor of EMS Week, North Stonington Ambulance taught kids about the EMS industry by demonstrating on stuffed animals
Celebrating those who spend their days and nights helping others when they need help the most during EMS Week 2018
Two different ambulances were driving down the road when they saw an elderly man trying to cross the street and stopped to help
A new bike crew is expected to boost response time and community relations, with responders pedaling daily through town and patrolling large-scale events
Platte County voted to purchase seven automated defibrillators that can save lives of members of the public and employees who suddenly suffer cardiac arrest
You don’t have to work in EMS to make an EMS education worthwhile
Save a Life for Scotland, a campaign by the Scottish government to raise CPR awareness, created the video in an effort to teach 500,000 people CPR
The crew, who rescued Ernest Silva, 92, when he fell into his well after the pump house floor gave way, returned to rebuild it for him
Santorum’s comments prompted outrage on social media a day after hundreds of thousands of teenagers and their supporters rallied across the U.S.
Bainbridge Island residents prepared for the chance that they could be completely cut off from first responders in a major disaster like an earthquake
The Chatham Emergency Services ambulance is decked out in shamrocks and will make its first public debut in the St. Patrick’s Day parade
Owensboro Fire Department Capt. James Howard has worked with his colleagues to meet face-to-face with refugee communities to develop critical relationships
Ron Mullins formed an ambassador group to inform the public about “Hands-only” CPR after two friends died because bystanders did not perform CPR
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers served breakfast to kids at Midway Elementary as part of National School Breakfast Week
Kirsty Sharman pleaded guilty to the public order offense and was fined over $166 for leaving the note and swearing at paramedics
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