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.
Celebrating the season with community engagement, donations and educational outreach
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Educator finds new purpose helping to mold students at historic, cost-free, private residential school in Hershey, Pa.
Chief David Lewis and Kyle Gaines join the podcast to discuss a successful MIH initiative getting patients to treatment counselors
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
Understand the advantages and challenges of community-created content and where to find it to improve your clinical practice and system operations
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
The symposium will include discussing issues like critical incidents, active shooter situations, terrorism and mass casualty incidents
EMS1 readers sound off on an ‘EMS Bingo’ card news story and what it means for the EMS profession
Join the St. Charles County Ambulance District and other EMS agencies in remembering first responders who have died by suicide
Two important men, both “Called to Care,” have inspired my EMS learning, research and advocacy
Being “Stronger Together” is about service to others and to the community
Explore the answers with elected and appointed officials so informed decisions can be made about the future of your EMS service
Tessie Odom Smith said she doesn’t remember much from before and after the crash, but she’s looking ahead
Whenever people see a police officer, firefighter or EMT, they can let them know they’re appreciated
Some of the words included pain, where, doctor, medicine, breathe, stop, yes, no, hospital, emergency, firefighter and ambulance
Hire EMS providers with the experience, positive attitude and maturity to help your volunteer service be excellent in its commitment to the community
Jessica said she learned that the most important part of the job is staying calm
The disease has ravaged Ute Spearman’s body, limiting her use of her right arm and leg
Erin enlisted the help of AMR to ask her date, Mitchell, to the prom
