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.
Former state trooper helps MHS students become comfortable with law enforcement
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Matt Zavadsky, MS-HA, EMT, details the impact of integrating a 211 system into the 911 process and the benefits to the community
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
A 1 percent price increase in alcohol prices corresponded with approximately 6,000 fewer violence-related emergency room visits
The demand for the life-saving drug naloxone has risen, and companies have raised their prices
The ambulance service features new banners and a social media campaign in response to the state’s opioid epidemic
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Research suggests that high blood pressure without any other emergency symptoms is cause for a doctor visit, not a trip on the ambulance
The proposed rule will be available for public comment for 180 days
The Heisman Trophy winner and NFL quarterback provided emotional support as flight attendants worked to revive a man who went into cardiac arrest
Rock County 911 releases follow-up to their viral “Uptown Funk” video to spread awareness about the “Problem” of 911 hang-ups and butt dials
Gaylord EMS bought a new ambulance with a bequest from a farmer and gave their old ambulance to a neighboring department in need of a newer vehicle
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