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.
Share your wish list with your community via social channels; you may be surprised at the generosity of your fellow citizens!
Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning — and how to follow their lead
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
A call about a man walking barefoot in the snow led to an idea with an old RV
Fans in Crown Point said in a post published on April Fools’ Day that too much attention is given to the Chicago Bears for the AED fundraiser
A mile from Baltimore bridge collapse, marina offers first responders a place to refuel and recharge
The marina’s owner adjusted services to meet first responders’ needs, such as keeping the fuel dock open 24/7 and opening the cafe for most of the day
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
Paramedic Bambi Dame was determined unfit for duty after Northwestern Medical Center staff reported signs of impairment
The investigation reported that the firefighters violated multiple rules, including failing to follow a memo about refusal of treatment and transport
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
San Diego County officials set a big goal in improving their cardiac arrest survival rate
Burnsville officials prepare for an “unprecedented attendance” at the service for two police officers and a firefighter/medic killed on Feb. 18
City officials adopted a new policy following the death of a patient who fell next to a snowbank
An inside look at Guilford County’s award-winning program response to low-acuity and behavioral health calls
Josh and Jennifer Chan created the kits to help first responders interact with children, adults who have trouble communicating
An idea from Minnesota Valley Transit Authority CEO Luther Wynder to show support on transit buses snowballed into a larger show of support
Making care more accessible, reducing hospital utilization and improving outcomes
The importance of community involvement in advancing EMS research and quality
A New Bedford EMS crew took the time for a small gesture of kindness for an elderly couple
How paramedics can take action to protect patients from falling through the cracks
Members of the Lexington County Ambulance Response Solutions group encourage residents to work on improving EMS
Six bills focused on helping EMS in the state include proposals on tax funding, reimbursement and a tax credit for volunteers
One of the AMR paramedics was critically injured in the crash with a wrong-way driver on I-10
Members of the East Baton Rouge EMS Explorers program spend their weekends learning about EMS, serving others
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Celebrating the season with community engagement, donations and educational outreach
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Educator finds new purpose helping to mold students at historic, cost-free, private residential school in Hershey, Pa.
A driver is dead after hitting two emergency vehicles at crash scene in Rowan County
Voters in Cedar County approved a measure funding a countywide ambulance service
Officials from several communities gathered in Fitchburg to break ground for new hangar, quarters for Air Methods Life Flight 2
