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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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
The first firefighter-influencer of the modern era shares how his early speaking nerves transformed into a love of making comedy videos
Lessons from a bystander responder and co-survivor of SCA, Kristin Flanary – Lady Glaucomflecken, lifesaver, CPR champion and keynote extraordinaire
An Air Force veteran took a screenshot of the photo and comment and reported it to the department
Here are three proven strategies to deal with good Samaritans who are more preoccupied with making a viral YouTube or Facebook Live video
Ubiquitous smartphones and easy sharing on social networks put paramedics and the reporters covering them under increasing scrutiny
Proceeds from the project will fund a Ga. teen battling a rare form of cancer
Stipe Miocic won by first-round TKO, and sent a message of gratitude to first responders
In this week’s quick clip, our co-hosts discuss how to deal with a difficult partner
A debrief of how one search and rescue team handled calls for help during the Louisiana Floods of 2016
In a time of absolute fear, excruciating pain and helplessness, an EMT with a spinal cord injury credits compassionate providers for making a world of difference
The volunteer medic posted a screenshot of a donation made to the Code Green campaign
In this week’s episode, our co-hosts discuss this week’s hot topics, ranging from an EMT attacking a patient to paramedics saving a squirrel
The clip posted by a Connecticut EMS team has been viewed on Facebook over 240K times
MedStar shares 7 keys to creating a media partnership that educates the community, promotes the agency and meets the top goals of local media
Among the countless elements of that higher standard is maintaining, not only the perception, but the reality of objective, unbiased care for all in need
EMS leaders at Pinnacle conference learn and discuss best practices for preparing for and surviving a sentinel EMS news event
Social media comments made in haste and frustration are causing public safety personnel to lose their jobs and the community’s trust
Our co-hosts review the recent charges brought against two paramedics for taking unauthorized photos and the 1000 percent price jump in Narcan
Our co-hosts discuss the two medics who took unauthorized selfies with over 40 unconscious patients
EMS workers took unauthorized photos of elderly and unconscious patients in the ambulance
Erinmarie Phillips, 20, will be flying to the Philippines this week to compete
A total of 7 local first responders have been fired regarding their questionable Black Lives Matter social media posts
A firefighter wrote Black Lives Matters protesters blocking the interstate “WILL get run over!”
Line-of-duty deaths require thoughtful planning on how to use Facebook to announce the loss of life and share information
Acadian and AMR take to social media to show their support for the victims
Catching Pokemon at fire stations poses a threat to fire and EMS crews as well as the public
The popular mobile game has lead some players into real-world injuries
A heartfelt image, viewed and shared by millions, informs civilians about the consequences of gun violence and that all lives matter to EMS providers
Understand the advantages and challenges of community-created content and where to find it to improve your clinical practice and system operations
