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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Fire, police and EMS agencies, as well as local governments, share their appreciation for emergency dispatchers during the 2023 recognition week
A quick scroll through these influencers’ pages will inspire you to get off the station couch and hit the gym – or at least consider it!
The viral firefighter-influencer shares the power of comedy and social media
USAR teams have been deployed to a staging area, and local fire departments have been issuing safety reminders to their communities
The trend of cooking chicken in the cold medicine could lead to an overdose of acetaminophen
“For the third time, we told you we are out of service,” an EMT is heard saying on a recording of Baltimore City Fire Department radio traffic
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 name and address of the patient were blurred, but other personal details were shared by the employee; AMR is investigating the incident
Many industry professionals said they felt that stakeholders had been listened to, and some say this is a time to uphold standards and improve the industry
From equipment hacks to patient care tips and interview coaching for new recruits, these providers are educating others on the popular social media app
While trying to film a message for the awareness day, two members of the East of England Ambulance Service couldn’t keep a straight face
“Caroline’s Law” was first introduced after an EMT posted a murder victim’s photo to Facebook in 2009
An outpouring of support from the first responder community follows the fatal shooting of 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde elementary school
MCHD’s Chief, James Campbell, and PIO, Misti Willingham, discuss integrating a social media program into your service
TikTok sensation Anna Muller shares how paramedics saved her life after she made a difficult 911 call
AMR EMT Andrew Dill found a creative way to support his sister when COVID restrictions kept him from the hospital
Clinicians confined to work and home during the pandemic find educational needs at their fingertips using social media
What does your agency social media presence convey?
Hennepin Healthcare, which has been told to address racism and health inequities, is investigating
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
For military veterans who now serve their communities, it’s safe to say they have a special calling
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
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
Check out these social posts from departments with their support on full display
If we want to keep up, it’s time we change gears and evolve from a traditional recruitment strategy
