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
Examining disciplinary culture, administration and perception in EMS
Beth Mazgajewski got in touch with Cherry Hill EMS in the hopes of being able to thank her rescuer in person
The “first first responders” were honored with special events, social media highlights and the “Tree of Life” campaign
Family members say the boy’s twin brother tried to resuscitate him before the ambulance crew arrived
Family members of the boy warned about the social media challenge that dares participants to choke themselves unconscious
Chesterfield Fire Company Public Information Officer Steven E. Frischling said was performing his duties and stayed within the law
The suit claims medics allowed the photo to be taken and that the retired lieutenant posted it online implying the man was a looter during civil unrest
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics across the country brave freezing temperatures, face record call volumes and remind community members to stay safe in the cold
Catherine R. Counts, PhD, MHA, a health services researcher with Seattle Medic One and the University of Washington, takes over the “Real Scientists” Twitter account this week to share her EMS experience
As EMS providers and medical directors across the country received some of the first doses of the vaccine, many shared their reasons for getting vaccinated
Paramedic Lauren Kwei said the “New York Post” included her name in an article about her use of the app OnlyFans against her wishes
The toolkit includes educational materials, checklists, posters, sample social media posts and stickers for organizations to build confidence in the vaccine among staff and the public
More than 23,000 EMS providers have completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours
While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 4, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant
Recruitment videos are one way you can get the word out about your organization, drive interest in the opportunities you have to offer and point prospective recruits to begin the applications process
“Get Your Mask On,” which parodies “Get Your Shine On” by Florida Georgia Line, was written by Naperville Firefighter-Paramedic Billy Croft to lift spirits and promote healthy habits
Norton Healthcare EMT Will Smith, who previously worked for Louisville EMS, called Louisville Police Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly a “monster” in the now-deleted post
The Massena Volunteer Emergency Unit’s post was criticized by both the public and town officials
The Massena Volunteer Emergency Unit responded saying the volunteer was exercising his First Amendment rights
Former Cleveland EMS Capt. Jamie Marquardt was fired for posts that appeared on his Facebook page expressing joy over the death of Tamir Rice
The EMS Leadership Round Table tackles community messaging, public health funding and caring for the caregivers at the Virtual Pinnacle Leadership Summit
Almost half of respondents report their EMS agencies don’t clearly communicate or enforce a social media policy
5 ways for fire and EMS professionals to support our colleagues in public health as they battle COVID-19
Understanding the legal precedent behind free speech rights and how they apply to on and off-duty first responders
Acadian Ambulance Paramedic Jamie Bergeron, who is also a popular Cajun musician, has apologized for posts that reference hitting protesters with vehicles
Disparaging posts send local officials scrambling to rebuild trust during already tense times
Matthew Kronyak, a former member of Carlstadt’s volunteer Board of Health, was removed after posting “racist” and “threatening” comments, the borough said in a statement
Robert Lukens was terminated from Mobile Life Support Services after using the N-word while referring to looters
When you become an EMS provider, you agree to act and serve to the best of your abilities to meet the expectations of your community and uphold an ethical code
Brewster Ambulance Service CEO Mark Brewster said the agency does not support violence and values safety after being notified of an employee’s Facebook post