Social Media for EMS

Public perception of EMS impacts community relations and health initiatives, recruitment and retention, as well as resource allocation. While social media pitfalls abound, EMS organizations can also harness the power of social networking to connect with citizens in a meaningful way.

Whether it’s sharing emergency communications and directives, or calling attention to successes or when personnel go above and beyond the call of duty, social media can spread your message far and wide.

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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Can’t make it to EMS World Expo?
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Don’t worry, you can still experience elements of the show from afar
Mass. teen dies after participating in spicy 'one chip challenge'
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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
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May the 4th be with you and all those who see your 'Star Wars'-themed social media content
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Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these six informative, fun posts and videos
L.A. coroner: Aaron Carter drowned in tub after using sedative, inhalant
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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
A voice in the dark: Honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
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Fire, police and EMS agencies, as well as local governments, share their appreciation for emergency dispatchers during the 2023 recognition week
Authorities warn public about TikTok Gum Challenge, which sent Mass. children to hospital
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The Southborough Police Department said that “Trouble Bubble” gum is made with the same ingredient used in pepper spray
W.Va. man arrested, accused of impersonating paramedic
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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
TikTok ‘bucket’ prank in Target lands woman in hospital
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“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
5 first responder fitness gurus you should follow on Instagram
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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!
Coffee break with Jason Patton
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The viral firefighter-influencer shares the power of comedy and social media
Viral TikTok video by off-duty S.C. providers helps raise $265K+ for elderly Domino's driver
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Central Berkeley EMT Lacey Klein's video of Barbara Gillespie, 72, touched many after Gillespie fell near Klein's front door while delivering pizza
Jason Patton: ‘Nothing comes natural to me at all’
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The first firefighter-influencer of the modern era shares how his early speaking nerves transformed into a love of making comedy videos
5 questions you should ask about your mobile devices
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Securing data in an EMS environment is critical to avoiding breaches of patient information and triggering mandatory reporting
New Orleans EMS preps for Mardi Gras with 11 new ambulances
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NOEMS is working on long-term staff recruitment, but for this carnival season, it has mutual aid and other measures in place to ensure public safety
Social media use in public safety
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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
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