Community Awareness
Explore our directory of articles on Community Awareness in EMS, designed to help professionals engage and educate the public about emergency services and safety practices. This collection covers public outreach, safety campaigns, and partnerships with community organizations. Building community awareness is essential for fostering trust and cooperation between EMS providers and their communities. For related insights, check out our resources on Community. Enhance your community engagement strategies with expert-driven content.
A guide to securing grants, building partnerships and sustaining MIH-CP programs
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham discusses the vital role telecommunicators play in maximizing public safety in their community
At the ABC 360 Conference, Catherine Kuhlmann drove home a powerful truth: no one in EMS is exempt from the responsibility to deliver compassionate, consistent care
The Grand Rapids Fire Department will staff the Homeless Outreach Team, which aims to cut repeat 911 calls and provide targeted care for residents with chronic health needs
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
Make no mistake, every EMS provider in every state has a duty to perform a full and complete assessment on every living patient
Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness
Develop young journalists’ skills with strategic messaging and leverage media as a tool for public safety, funding and recruitment
Transitioning to a healthcare system that embraces and reimburses community-based EMS care
New Britain’s naloxone training and addiction support model shows promise for other communities
Discover the top CPR training providers, certification steps and must-have CPR training tools
Community collaboration, harm reduction models and policy changes can ease the burden on EMS workers and improve patient outcomes
With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
Educate your community on how to stay safe and assist emergency responders after a violent MCI
Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency
Fear, misinformation, and cultural factors hinder bystander CPR in Baltimore
“As healthcare professionals, it is not the purview of EMS providers to judge our patients. It is our job to care for them”
The dos and don’ts of operating in an era where everyone has a camera on you
Helping a fall patient back into bed, a chair or onto the ambulance cot should launch risk mitigation in the patient’s home to prevent future falls
EMS clinicians are in a unique position to provide proactive education to patients as the only subset of clinicians that enter their homes
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Christmas spirit is all around us, in the cops, EMTs, firefighters and nurses who bring hope just by showing up
There is more than one way to make an impact on your friends’ and neighbors’ wellbeing
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Now that I have half a dozen or so of these experiences under my belt, here’s what to expect when responding to a medical assistance call on a flight
These events provide first responders with a unique opportunity to connect with their communities, promote safety and foster goodwill beyond emergency response
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