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.
Zechariah Cartledge is recognized by cops and firefighters across the US who know him from his videos that capture him running a mile for each first responder killed on duty
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Billings, Mont., Firefighter Ryan Benton says he’s one of many on his crew who would have done the same
Trains community in how to deal with mental health crises prior to EMS arrival
Survival rates increased by as much as 340% in one Texas city’s review of data; national study results released today
Link between chronic inflammation, high cholesterol levels examined among causes of death in review
Man collapsed on 15th hole; first memory is waking up after defibrillation in ambulance
‘Sometimes the families we fight for are our own,’ say t-shirts worn for day by crews; funds raised for fight against disease which claimed one of their own
New unit with pink stripes to raise awareness was signed by local survivors
Fountain was turned off, summer sun’s heat turned access doors into a hazard
Sold in 3-gram bags marked as ‘potpourri'; drug has 4x potency of normal marijuana
Thursday’s witness first to positively identify defendants as having been involved in attack on medic at Dodger stadium
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Stated that her ‘daughter’ collapsed; rescuers found Great Dane on the floor upon arrival on Easter Sunday
Started by woman whose son is ‘non-oral’ and was in MVC, looks to get info to rescuers on those with disabilities, behavioral issues, morbid obesity
Project: Lifeline and bReddi allow users to identify lifelines, Facebook friends user can count on in emergencies
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Several organizations came together to create a dramatic re-enactment of an accident caused by drunken driving
New facilities offer emergency-level services, but how do they fit in with EMS systems?
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Binge drinking at crisis levels; gov’t programs designed to protect youth, keep ER visits down
‘Emergency career pathway’ program at school will certify students as first responders
Performed compressions for 25 minutes after sibling suffered SCA and fell from ladder; victim will be ‘back to work’ within a month
Fire stations opened doors for Fire Service Day tours, demonstrations, other activities to increase awareness of services offered
In Kansas there were 44 collisions at railroad intersections in 2011 that ended in 10 injuries, 13 fatalities
Called ‘999' after he saw victim frothing at mouth; paramedics revive patient with defibrillator
Ambulance company promised jobs, but low pay leads some to seek greener pastures or leave field entirely
Calif. canine trainers teach pups to recognize, alert when blood sugar is low
Free online program helps first responders recognize autism disorders during emergency response, better understand techniques to communicate
Saw injured bird standing in middle of highway, turned on lights to divert traffic away
Owner of river access landing helped raise money for agency, department now holding fundraiser to help with debts
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