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
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Hennepin Healthcare issued a letter two weeks ago pledging to address racism
The Benadryl challenge was trending on TikTok in 2020, and officials are worried the recent overdoses could mean the challenge is becoming popular again
“This could easily have led to a fatality as well as a major fire in the house,” said East Haven Fire Chief Matt Marcarelli
Billings, Mont., Firefighter Ryan Benton says he’s one of many on his crew who would have done the same
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In a series of three videos, TikTok user @remi.rich described the chaotic scene first responders encountered trying to reach concert victims
The organization issued a warning about the posts, which describes the data as incomplete and dating back to January 2021
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Beth Mazgajewski got in touch with Cherry Hill EMS in the hopes of being able to thank her rescuer in person
The “first first responders” were honored with special events, social media highlights and the “Tree of Life” campaign
Family members say the boy’s twin brother tried to resuscitate him before the ambulance crew arrived
Family members of the boy warned about the social media challenge that dares participants to choke themselves unconscious
Chesterfield Fire Company Public Information Officer Steven E. Frischling said was performing his duties and stayed within the law
The suit claims medics allowed the photo to be taken and that the retired lieutenant posted it online implying the man was a looter during civil unrest
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics across the country brave freezing temperatures, face record call volumes and remind community members to stay safe in the cold
Catherine R. Counts, PhD, MHA, a health services researcher with Seattle Medic One and the University of Washington, takes over the “Real Scientists” Twitter account this week to share her EMS experience
As EMS providers and medical directors across the country received some of the first doses of the vaccine, many shared their reasons for getting vaccinated
Paramedic Lauren Kwei said the “New York Post” included her name in an article about her use of the app OnlyFans against her wishes
The toolkit includes educational materials, checklists, posters, sample social media posts and stickers for organizations to build confidence in the vaccine among staff and the public
Recruitment videos are one way you can get the word out about your organization, drive interest in the opportunities you have to offer and point prospective recruits to begin the applications process
“Get Your Mask On,” which parodies “Get Your Shine On” by Florida Georgia Line, was written by Naperville Firefighter-Paramedic Billy Croft to lift spirits and promote healthy habits
Norton Healthcare EMT Will Smith, who previously worked for Louisville EMS, called Louisville Police Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly a “monster” in the now-deleted post
The Massena Volunteer Emergency Unit’s post was criticized by both the public and town officials
The Massena Volunteer Emergency Unit responded saying the volunteer was exercising his First Amendment rights
Former Cleveland EMS Capt. Jamie Marquardt was fired for posts that appeared on his Facebook page expressing joy over the death of Tamir Rice
The EMS Leadership Round Table tackles community messaging, public health funding and caring for the caregivers at the Virtual Pinnacle Leadership Summit
Almost half of respondents report their EMS agencies don’t clearly communicate or enforce a social media policy
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