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.
Assessing and improving community health with the Healthy People 2030 plan
From house calls to heartfelt care: Inside the evolution of a Texas county’s community paramedicine program
Knowing how xylazine presents clinically, as well as how it impacts overdose management is important for any provider responding to illicit drug overdoses
In seven days, $19,386 has been donated to help Youzi Picart get back on her feet
Brian Bausch has restored more than 70 grave sites of fallen soldiers; he said the work gives him some peace from the hectic experiences of his job
The 81-year-old man’s legs gave out and tumbled to the ground; crews noticed his lawn wasn’t done and finished the job
Pete Keach heard a call over dispatch for a boy who was found unresponsive in bed; the parents are now raising money for SIDS awareness
For Richard Ponikiewski, a career of memories, good and bad, are still strong — except one
Jason Bortles was recently diagnosed with terminal cancer; family and friends set up the fundraiser to help cover some of the costs of treatment
Jim Japhet’s son was killed in a car crash last week; his colleagues banded together to help complete home improvement projects he had been working on
Our co-hosts discuss a recent story about paramedics allegedly refusing to render care to a man who died in a snowmobile crash
Our co-hosts talk about a paramedic that recently lost her right leg as the result of a collision between an ambulance and a drunk driver
The girl’s mother was unable to bring the cupcakes she had promised; two paramedics bought cupcakes and toys for the girl
Progress on one link in the chain of survival doesn’t guarantee success of the other links in the chain of survival
EMS Strong reflects on the important role of federal government in helping and supporting local agencies and their providers
The firefighters sold raffle tickets to raise money for fallen paramedic John Mackey; Mackey will be the namesake of a bill to provide death benefits to paramedic’s families
A paramedic severely injured in a head-on ambulance crash has received an outpouring of support
EMS personnel are working to identify people in the homeless districts with health needs so they can be treated before a trip to the emergency room becomes necessary
The Sullivan County EMS program lost three ambulances in a recent fire; nearby departments came together to loan equipment and ambulances
Their mission is preventing suicide and preventing providers from leaving the field due to the trauma they’ve experienced
Paul Norwell, a 13-year veteran, was diagnosed with cancer in his kidneys, shoulder, lungs and stomach; his colleagues nominated him to show their support in his battle
The woman with Down syndrome had been scared of the ambulance ride to the hospital, but agreed to go after medic Jamie Bergeron promised her a surprise
To move out of crisis mode and on from dire consultant studies, volunteer EMS needs less analysis and more action
Roanoke Fire and EMS suggests creating kits with items like personal hygiene products and medicine
Every EMS agency can innovatively use their assets for more than saving lives while making a profound difference for patients and families
The growing number of limited English speakers raises the urgency for managers and chiefs to have a solid plan for communicating with them in times of need
Unified command and collaborative response by all responders in community is the key to successful active shooter and MCI response
Marshall Botkin received the National Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Award
We are regularly reminded that the communities we serve know little about EMS costs, challenges and services provided
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