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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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 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
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
First responders are the backbone of community safety; here are several meaningful ways to thank these dedicated professionals
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
The Prospect Park fire chief apologized to the department and residents, saying he was sorry for putting the borough fire company in a negative light
The now-former Americus Hose Company fire captain made a post on X related to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump
Public safety agencies are posting tributes to former Buffalo Township Fire Chief Corey Comperatore
“Watch your kids around water” is the Phoenix FD’s latest social media post to keep citizens safe
The fire department’s PSA to outdoor enthusiasts went viral on social media as temperatures soared above 100 degrees in Arizona
These social media posts show how various agencies and departments recognized EMS personnel across the country for EMS Week
Montville police charged PIO Steven Frischling with “unauthorized taking or transmission by first responders of images of crime or accident victims.”
While it can be useful and effective, social media is not always simple
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