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.
Urge your representatives to pass the Prevent Bleeding Act, to expand access to bleeding control kits
With skills, preparation and clear expectations, EMTs and paramedics can facilitate productive conversations with bystanders at an incident
It’s time for EMS to take the lead in making sure our healthcare partners know who we are
From ED wait times to “ambulance driver” stereotypes, providers outline the most common misunderstandings shaping patient expectations
Organizations across the U.S. recognized the people improving outcomes on the front lines of EMS
After a career-ending health diagnosis pushed him out of the field, Marshall Woodmansee found a new mission in EMS advocacy — and took that message to national industry leaders
How bystander intervention in bleeding emergencies affects EMS care
After paramedics revived his infant son, author Tim Parsons joined the ambulance service. Now, his book series is helping young readers understand EMS before they ever need it.
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
The district’s Lifespan partnership connects at-risk seniors with support services and shifts EMS from response to prevention
After identifying gaps in outdoor cardiac arrest response, LFD expanded public AED coverage through climate-controlled SaveStation cabinets
The right messaging and training can give community members the confidence to step up during emergencies
Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
Practical strategies to build influence, engage policymakers and drive meaningful industry change
We can apply the 5 Es of CRR to distracted driving to better protect our first responders operating on roadways
A gut check on the serious business of billing for patients deceased on scene
Clark County’s new EMS-led program equips farmers with tourniquets and training to survive catastrophic injuries long before ambulances can reach them
Bob Davis and Hilary Gates discuss why communities — not just EMS — must act to improve cardiac arrest survival
Hennepin EMS union says federal operations are placing dangerous pressure on emergency response capacity and impacting basic services daily
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
Communities are rethinking who delivers care — and how to protect against the next sudden shutdown
Pridestar Trinity EMS, Lowell Fire and Lowell Police volunteered for the Heroes and Helpers shopping event
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Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season
Christmas spirit is all around us, in the cops, EMTs, firefighters and nurses who bring hope just by showing up
The key to improving media relationships, public trust and crisis communication is a trained PIO who understands both the job and the story
Learn how to work with the media, not against it
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