Social Media for EMS
The Social Media for EMS topic includes news about how social media is impacting EMS, as well as analysis into how to use social media safely to demonstrate value to your community, while avoiding the mistakes that could land you – and your agency – in hot water.
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Whether public or private, your employer can take action. Understand when your words — on or off duty — cross legal and professional boundaries.
Follow a triaged response to what is posted and remember to discipline the behavior, not the content
TikTok sensation and pediatric critical care paramedic Jimmy Apple shares his rise in EMS education, battling misinformation with heart and hustle
Employees from Spirit EMS delivered thank-you cards and multi-tool kits to farmers across Shelby County, recognizing their hard work
Acadian Ambulance fired a uniformed employee after a TikTok mocking Charlie Kirk’s killing, violating company standards
Fire and police agencies in Nashville, New Orleans, Toledo and Prince George’s County launched investigations and placed employees on leave after online comments about Kirk’s death
Known for its red-and-yellow Battenburg pattern, the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad is letting residents vote on designs through a Facebook poll
Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning — and how to follow their lead
KCFD Station 10 posts with an image of an ambulance and captions from providers about their violent encounters has over 3,000 shares
The federal EMSC Program continues its mission to enhance emergency services for children nationwide through training, support and recognition
A Plainville student sparked a fire after intentionally damaging a laptop in part of a TikTok trend police say has led to multiple classroom fires across the state
Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these six informative, fun posts and videos
More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours
Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there’s plenty of room to grow
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
Develop young journalists’ skills with strategic messaging and leverage media as a tool for public safety, funding and recruitment
The FDNY said it is investigating the alleged posts
We asked readers for advice on learning and studying pharmacology and received dozens of fantastic responses
Policy shifts and sustainable funding are needed to help manage the demand of mental health calls
If we want to keep up, it’s time we change gears and evolve from a traditional recruitment strategy
While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos
The Ford City Ambulance director apologized for a post on a private employee’s page, stating that policies will be reviewed and additional training will be implemented
EMS crews and ambulance services from across the country have deployed to assist with response efforts following Hurricane Milton
After other helicopters failed to reach Unicoi County Hospital because of winds, a Virginia State Police helicopter was able to land on the roof to evacuate 54 people
The EMT posted, “Happy ALIVE day to Darren Wilson! #10years #WGY6" about the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death
Hatzulas Nefashos Volunteer EMS, based in South Jersey, unveiled the EMS-wrapped Cybertruck on social media
The Toms River mayor directed dispatchers to stop sending calls to Silverton EMS due to alleged criminal financial irregularities
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
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