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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As news of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling’s death spread, people took to social media to express their condolences
If your agency is part of the 74% struggling with recruitment, instead of lamenting “kids these days,” look at those you’re competing against and do something different
We should be out of excuses by now
The Larrey Society announces a worldwide, online meeting place for paramedics to learn and exchange best practices
An ambulance, semitrailer and three cars crashed on Ala. Interstate with no serious injuries
The provider used a racial slur and other offensive language in the post that appeared to be a reference to a patient being picked up for transport
When he is not responding to a storm call, the medic is chasing one
Randolph Mantooth uses Facebook to say that he has successfully finished cancer treatment
The Maine driver leaned over to be in the photo before driving off the road
A paramedic’s powerful Facebook post slammed complaints against fast food workers earning the same $15 per hour as him after New York raised minimum wage
Be calm, rational and don’t get baited into a confrontation which will make you the villain of a viral video
EMS providers should expect from their leaders a detailed and compassionate after-action summary like this one
A veteran paramedic who arrived at the scene posted a message on social media commending the EMT and paramedic student for his help
In response to a comment about a video showing firefighters being stabbed on a medical call, he posted: “Sadly, I will delay treatment for more of them as well.”
He says the post was about Miss. state flag controversy and asks anyone that is offended to “look at the heritage side of it versus the hate side”
A sidewalk confrontation, a car crash selfie, and a pre-arrival video remind us that every incident is recorded and fodder for local or national news
A photo shows the man posing for a cell phone picture in front of a multi-vehicle crash where responders freed a woman with a leg injury
For those of you who actually go there to have meaningful discussions, I have thoughtfully provided translations for 10 of the most common Facebook EMS forum comment types
After a verbal confrontation, he allegedly grabbed the photojournalist’s arm and pushed him backward as a patient was being moved to the ambulance at Comic Con
Here’s a look at photos EMS1 Facebook readers submitted of the back of the ambulance
We asked EMS1 Facebook fans for their ideas for other uses of backboards
He read on Facebook about a person donating a large sum of money to the victims, so he said ‘This person ought to be praised for his good deed’
Volunteer firefighter Kurtis Cook wrote that Charleston church shooter, Dylann Roof, “needs to be praised for the good deed he has done”
The teen was “woken up” by a kiss from her date; she now feels ‘bittersweet’ because of criticism
Twitter messages, videos, and photos share a day in the life of Toronto paramedics during National Paramedic Services Week
We asked our Facebook fans to share their responder-themed wedding cakes; here are some of our top picks!
Katherine Scott Brantley suffered three strokes at the age of 24; this is how it felt, and how it’s impacted her life
They call themselves the “Ambulance Drivers,” and can be seen jamming out in videos on their Facebook page
We asked readers for tips to help new police officers better assist EMS
Fatigue is a risk factor for medical errors and driving collisions; here are some tips to improve your sleep
We asked EMS providers for their opinions about the quantity and quality of CE they are required to complete for recertification
We asked about the music you listen to on the way to a call, and we received a ton of responses for a eclectic EMS playlist
