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 sensitivity training followed one firefighter’s post that went viral saying drug addicts shouldn’t be given Narcan
This is what it will take for a Ph.D. student undertaking research on the effects of traumatic stress exposure within EMS occupations
Page Glass posted a photo via Facebook revealing how thankful she is for being ‘Called to Care’
An EMS Week photo of the game was considered offensive and a ‘black eye’ on first responders
EMTs and paramedics, who are “Called to Care” are recognized on social media during EMS Week 2016
The social media dance craze is said to have been sparked by two University of Maryland basketball players
The Oakland Raiders accidentally Tweeted the firefighter during the NFL draft
Fairfax Underground curator Carey Weidemann said he thought Chief Bowers’ statements were a “deflection of blame”
Erin enlisted the help of AMR to ask her date, Mitchell, to the prom
Listen to and save Johnny and Roy’s playlist on Spotify, created by EMS attorney Doug Wolfberg, so you can listen to it whenever you like
Securing data in an EMS environment is critical to avoiding breaches of patient information and triggering mandatory reporting
Between calls or on their way back to quarters, these were the tunes TV’s favorite medics were cranking on the AM radio
Jamie Marquardt claimed someone else used his phone to post the provocative comments
These are universal strategies for effective emails, social media posts, text messages and official reports
Our rush to public shaming might reveal our own fear of occasional shocking indifference towards the people we are entrusted to treat
Here’s what made EMS1’s Facebook audience smile
The supervisor said someone else used his phone to post the comments under his name
These songs seem written for EMTs and paramedics, and will surely get you in the mood for your next call
The Medic2Medic podcast interviews Greg Friese, EMS1 editor-in-chief, about his EMS career, community paramedicine and provider safety
We are regularly reminded that the communities we serve know little about EMS costs, challenges and services provided
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics have an obligation to respond regardless of their opinions about addiction and Narcan
Beckham treated a London bike paramedic and her patient to coffee and tea as they waited for an ambulance
He will be suspended for 90 days without pay after suggesting overdose victims die and calling Narcan the worst drug ever created
The firefighter called Narcan the worst drug ever created and suggested letting overdose victims die
The two EMS providers met five years prior at a small EMS agency in Oklahoma
Maddie Marie Shively’s video was shared hundreds of times on Facebook
When we offer our service in an unexpected way magic happens
The EMT and cop’s wedding didn’t go as planned but ended up being a ‘perfect day’
The song teaches parents what to do when a baby stops breathing
