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
Here’s an overview of how to keep your eyes safe during a solar eclipse and where to find reputable vendors for solar eclipse glasses
Matt Zavadsky, MS-HA, EMT, details the impact of integrating a 211 system into the 911 process and the benefits to the community
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
The 6-year-old taught firefighters words like “firefighter,” “interpreter” and “stop, drop and roll”
Beckham treated a London bike paramedic and her patient to coffee and tea as they waited for an ambulance
The families of those killed in the line of duty will get $80,000 and free tuition to state universities; the bill moves to the state senate for a vote
Neighbors shoveled the snow around the ambulance so that the crew could continue doing their work
After 35 years as a paramedic Sharon King hasn’t been able to fully give up EMS while living life differently
Maddie Marie Shively’s video was shared hundreds of times on Facebook
When we offer our service in an unexpected way magic happens
These 10 ingredients will help every EMS agency succeed in the year ahead
EMS providers visit mental health patients at home accompanied by a social worker to reduce calls to 911
The new partnership will improve efficiency and response times, the fire district says
