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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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
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
A New Bedford EMS crew took the time for a small gesture of kindness for an elderly couple
Celebrating the season with community engagement, donations and educational outreach
EMS was called to the Worcester home after the teen had become sick and fainted after eating a chip seasoned with Carolina Reaper and Scorpion peppers
Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these six informative, fun posts and videos
Sheriff’s deputies were the last people to see the singer alive; they did a welfare check after he was seen huffing an inhalant on an Instagram live video
Fire, police and EMS agencies, as well as local governments, share their appreciation for emergency dispatchers during the 2023 recognition week
The Southborough Police Department said that “Trouble Bubble” gum is made with the same ingredient used in pepper spray
Chief Joshua Vance said Christopher Lee Linn showed up at scenes, then joined the Wharncliffe VFD on a provisional basis and was not to go on calls
“I was screaming,” said the cancer survivor who saw a group of youths laughing and filming her before she passed out and EMS providers treated her
A quick scroll through these influencers’ pages will inspire you to get off the station couch and hit the gym – or at least consider it!
The viral firefighter-influencer shares the power of comedy and social media
Whether using social media as an individual or as an agency, it’s important to consider the impact your words can have on you and the organization
Central Berkeley EMT Lacey Klein’s video of Barbara Gillespie, 72, touched many after Gillespie fell near Klein’s front door while delivering pizza
The first firefighter-influencer of the modern era shares how his early speaking nerves transformed into a love of making comedy videos
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