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.
When it comes to educating the public, nothing beats a catchy slogan
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
Know the risk factors and how to implement a screening tool during patient transports
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
The Massachusetts medic claims he is the first to contact “nearly every” candidate in this year’s election
Every second of a 25-year career of mundane calls, sleepless nights and nightmares was worth it
The volunteer effort would relieve city firefighters; the city also runs a needle exchange program
Trampoline parks are hotspots for injury because multiple people will bounce at the same time
The non-profit responds to animal emergencies 24/7 and charges no fees
Paramedic Lisa Cassidy collaborated with several community groups to launch an opioid awareness campaign
Three-person crews deliver medical care on a converted fishing boat
Pedestrian deaths have jumped since 2009, which some experts attribute to “distracted walking” by phone users
A clerk performed lifesaving CPR on man who collapsed in the post office
Donations to the East Baton Rouge First Responders Fund have been high since the July 17 attack on police officers
Catered by local restaurants and donors, the meal was visited by hundreds of emergency personnel
Fighting the spread of blood-borne pathogens in the midst of the state’s severe opioid crisis
A peer organization of first responders will raise funds to help fight stress, PTSD
“Battle of the Badges” gets EMS, fire departments and police to donate blood
The viral sensation of 2014 raised $115 million for ALS research
The son of a firefighter, Ken West’s actions may have saved a life
The player’s heart rhythm was disrupted after a baseball hit his arm pit
Social media comments made in haste and frustration are causing public safety personnel to lose their jobs and the community’s trust
The program provides users resources to seek treatment and follow-up visits by first responders