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.
Reunions, acts of kindness and first responder surprises to bring a smile to your face
Billings, Mont., Firefighter Ryan Benton says he’s one of many on his crew who would have done the same
Hear from live liver donor Will Lindbergh, whose selfless act inspired a charity to encourage first responders to participate in organ donation
Is your agency taking advantage of this easy, repeatable media opportunity?
Staying on point is key to getting your message across
The record-low temperatures bring heightened fears of frostbite, space heaters and other challenges associated with the cold
Forty-five students tested positive for possible exposure but more tests, including X-rays will be needed to determine whether they have active TB
There are a complex set of characteristics that push some into action while others stand by
As EMTs, we sometimes have the privilege and responsibility of helping people die
Early diagnosis can help people get the treatment and services that will help them live longer and prevent transmitting the disease to others
The triage area is out of control. People with assorted injuries occupy twenty of the stretchers that fill the room, some on spine boards with cervical collars around their necks
D.C. first responders team up to petition for guardianship of one frequent flyer, but that model isn’t scalable
Legendary teacher and paramedic is survived by wife, 2 daughters
Mike Smith was larger-than-life and a friend, mentor and inspiration
Despite reported cases in Ill. and Ariz., the agency is skeptical it’s being used by Americans
The much-loved EMS speaker and educator died of a heart attack
When EMS assets are used to hurt instead of heal, we must strive to rebuild community faith
Responding to the hospital parking lot costs time, resources – and patients’ money
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That reminds me … bridging tough questions can soften criticism
He was on duty near the airport when he went into cardiac arrest
Citing broken necks, shattered leg bones and one death, some doctors say the parks are dangerous and can lead to serious injuries that eclipse any benefits
