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.
There are a number of ways that organizations involved in the campaign can participate
Tuesday’s theme aims to foster a culture of safety, collaboration and preparedness within the EMS industry and in local communities
This symbol shows that we belong to something important and we are part of the power, strength and knowledge of every EMT
By monitoring vitals during drug use, nurses can administer oxygen and IV fluids to keep patients alive
Experts said it sounds an alarm about the long-lasting impact of PTSD and depression on the brain
If passed, the county will implement “zero-balance billing” for emergency ambulance calls
A debrief of how one search and rescue team handled calls for help during the Louisiana Floods of 2016
As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary, there are important lessons for EMS from the protector of America’s crown jewels
Three truths about relationships for new paramedic graduates to succeed as professionals in a radically changing world of health care
Buchanan County EMS said it wants to “be associated with the community”
In a time of absolute fear, excruciating pain and helplessness, an EMT with a spinal cord injury credits compassionate providers for making a world of difference
A new bill would allow administrators to give students albuterol if necessary
Accurate data, specific to first responders, is critical in understanding and preventing suicide
The volunteer medic posted a screenshot of a donation made to the Code Green campaign
The musician weighed 112 lbs. when he died in April; an autopsy revealed that the fatal dose would have killed anyone regardless of size
EMS Authority of Okla. uses “Howler” sirens which drivers can feel up to 200 feet away
Officials believe greater access to Narcan and a new good Samaritan law have saved lives
Officials say the true number of heat-related illnesses is underreported
The medic said fellow responders are working the storm even through their own homes have been destroyed
The new drug, PZM21, offers pain relief without causing a surge of dopamine
Progressive programs like community paramedicine and MIH are important steps towards fixing a flawed, inefficient health care system
The organization supports a bill that would allow first responders with PTSD to qualify for worker’s comp. benefits
The award recognizes services for consistently doing EKGs for heart patients and transporting quickly
Many patients use 911 as their primary care because they are unable to afford anything else
As police become more active in Narcan saves, departments consider a new approach to the opioid crisis
Over 11K required ER treatment in 2015, but officials believe the true number is underreported
County believes dealing with its 15 “frequent flyers” one-on-one is its most cost-effective option
Illegal drugs and adverse environmental conditions are a potent combination at mass gathering events covered by EMS providers
As the service expands, county voters approve the first EMS user fee bump since 1986
The officer fixed tourniquets on both of the victim’s legs to stop arterial bleeding before EMTs arrived
Partygoers and professionals alike are embracing IVs for rehydration therapy
MedStar shares 7 keys to creating a media partnership that educates the community, promotes the agency and meets the top goals of local media
A generator was being run indoors at the event, forcing nearly 300 guests to be evacuated from the venue