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.
Taking the concept of the right care, to the right person at the right resource to a new level
How Mehlville Fire Protection District used ET3 and community paramedicine to improve overall health and quality of life for the community
Inside Health 34 – UC Davis Fire’s mobile approach to non-emergent support and service navigation
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
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
