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.
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This curated list of songs maintains the perfect tempo to guide your CPR compressions, ensuring you’re prepared to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies
Bleeding control saves lives — here’s how Stop the Bleed training fits into your emergency response protocol
Share these resources with your community members so they are better prepared to prevent and respond to drowning incidents
Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation
The International Association of EMS Chiefs calls for national recognition of EMS professionals’ life-saving work and leadership in public safety
The federal EMSC Program continues its mission to enhance emergency services for children nationwide through training, support and recognition
This year’s EMS Week theme is “We care. For everyone.” How is your agency honoring your service?
Join Mike Taigman, Chris Carlson and Daniel Brown to explore how data-driven decisions, BLS units, telehealth and nurse advice lines can reshape emergency services — without risking lives
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
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
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”
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