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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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
Shouting “Show me the evidence or STFU!” squashes any chance of persuasion and intimidates those who want to learn
News from around the world of EMS highlights the danger from vehicle collisions and the possibilities to change protocols to benefit patients
The widely circulated photos from an area closed to the press show details of the murder
Use these tips as the framework for a social media and digital imagery policy
Fire and EMS leaders must embrace change, and use visionary thinking to inspire crews
Dispatchers are trained to communicate with callers unable to speak; the program has gained attention thanks to social media
Navigate criticism on social media in a way that reflects favorably on your EMS agency
Free speech comes with responsibility and accountability; consider that the next time you want to post your rant to the ether
Photographs of patients, with disrespectful captions, were taken while she should have been caring for patients
EMS1 readers share photos of their workplace
Complaints broadcast to the world 120 characters at a time should spark EMS managers to address underlying system problems
Social media campaign tweets when no ambulances are available and lengthy response times
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