/ems-social-media Social Media for EMS en-US Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:14:57 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there's plenty of room to grow Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:14:57 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ /ems-social-media/failing-to-learn-from-past-social-media-mistakes-dooms-firefighters Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:19:33 GMT /ems-social-media/failing-to-learn-from-past-social-media-mistakes-dooms-firefighters /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ We asked readers for advice on learning and studying pharmacology and received dozens of fantastic responses Wed, 01 May 2024 20:16:32 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ /community-awareness/first-responders-get-festive-halloween-highlights-from-police-fire-and-ems-departments From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:58:22 GMT /community-awareness/first-responders-get-festive-halloween-highlights-from-police-fire-and-ems-departments /ems-social-media/pa-emt-fired-over-private-facebook-post-about-orphan-choir The Ford City Ambulance director apologized for a post on a private employee's page, stating that policies will be reviewed and additional training will be implemented Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:38:14 GMT /ems-social-media/pa-emt-fired-over-private-facebook-post-about-orphan-choir /national-first-responders-day/8-ways-to-say-thank-you-for-national-first-responder-day First responders are the backbone of community safety; here are several meaningful ways to thank these dedicated professionals Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:28:25 GMT /national-first-responders-day/8-ways-to-say-thank-you-for-national-first-responder-day /ems-social-media/videos-photos-hurricane-milton-mutual-aid-response EMS crews and ambulance services from across the country have deployed to assist with response efforts following Hurricane Milton Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:55:41 GMT /ems-social-media/videos-photos-hurricane-milton-mutual-aid-response /search-and-rescue/rescue-missions-after-helenes-flooding-include-dozens-stranded-on-tenn-hospital-roof After other helicopters failed to reach Unicoi County Hospital because of winds, a Virginia State Police helicopter was able to land on the roof to evacuate 54 people Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:55:09 GMT /search-and-rescue/rescue-missions-after-helenes-flooding-include-dozens-stranded-on-tenn-hospital-roof /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there's plenty of room to grow Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:14:57 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ /ethics/st-louis-emt-on-leave-after-facebook-post-about-ferguson-officer The EMT posted, "Happy ALIVE day to Darren Wilson! #10years #WGY6" about the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:44:24 GMT /ethics/st-louis-emt-on-leave-after-facebook-post-about-ferguson-officer /ems-products/specialty-vehicles/n-j-ambulance-service-adds-tesla-cybertruck-to-fleet Hatzulas Nefashos Volunteer EMS, based in South Jersey, unveiled the EMS-wrapped Cybertruck on social media Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:03:01 GMT /ems-products/specialty-vehicles/n-j-ambulance-service-adds-tesla-cybertruck-to-fleet /legal/n-j-mayor-bans-ems-squad-from-calls-over-alleged-financial-irregularities The Toms River mayor directed dispatchers to stop sending calls to Silverton EMS due to alleged criminal financial irregularities Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:25:22 GMT /legal/n-j-mayor-bans-ems-squad-from-calls-over-alleged-financial-irregularities /ems-social-media/failing-to-learn-from-past-social-media-mistakes-dooms-firefighters Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 20:19:33 GMT /ems-social-media/failing-to-learn-from-past-social-media-mistakes-dooms-firefighters /fire-ems/pa-fire-chief-resigns-after-social-media-post-following-trump-assassination-attempt The Prospect Park fire chief apologized to the department and residents, saying he was sorry for putting the borough fire company in a negative light Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:44:37 GMT /fire-ems/pa-fire-chief-resigns-after-social-media-post-following-trump-assassination-attempt /ems-social-media/pa-fire-captain-resigns-after-social-media-post-about-trump-rally-shooting-goes-viral The now-former Americus Hose Company fire captain made a post on X related to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:30:06 GMT /ems-social-media/pa-fire-captain-resigns-after-social-media-post-about-trump-rally-shooting-goes-viral /firefighters/social-media-tributes-pour-in-for-former-fire-chief-killed-at-trump-rally Public safety agencies are posting tributes to former Buffalo Township Fire Chief Corey Comperatore Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:21:49 GMT /firefighters/social-media-tributes-pour-in-for-former-fire-chief-killed-at-trump-rally /drowning/phoenixs-mustached-firefighter-takes-to-social-media-for-another-hot-weather-psa "Watch your kids around water" is the Phoenix FD's latest social media post to keep citizens safe Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:15:43 GMT /drowning/phoenixs-mustached-firefighter-takes-to-social-media-for-another-hot-weather-psa /community-awareness/stop-hiking-in-the-heat-phoenix-fds-message-to-hikers-goes-viral The fire department’s PSA to outdoor enthusiasts went viral on social media as temperatures soared above 100 degrees in Arizona Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:46:31 GMT /community-awareness/stop-hiking-in-the-heat-phoenix-fds-message-to-hikers-goes-viral /ems-week/ems-week-2024-a-look-back-at-how-departments-recognized-ems-providers These social media posts show how various agencies and departments recognized EMS personnel across the country for EMS Week Fri, 24 May 2024 19:29:44 GMT /ems-week/ems-week-2024-a-look-back-at-how-departments-recognized-ems-providers /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ We asked readers for advice on learning and studying pharmacology and received dozens of fantastic responses Wed, 01 May 2024 20:16:32 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ /lawsuit/conn-fd-pio-sues-after-arrest-for-posting-mva-photos-on-social-media Montville police charged PIO Steven Frischling with "unauthorized taking or transmission by first responders of images of crime or accident victims." Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:39:42 GMT /lawsuit/conn-fd-pio-sues-after-arrest-for-posting-mva-photos-on-social-media /ems-social-media/social-media-management-in-public-safety-keeping-up-with-the-regulations While it can be useful and effective, social media is not always simple Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:52:04 GMT /ems-social-media/social-media-management-in-public-safety-keeping-up-with-the-regulations /public-relations/mass-ems-crew-goes-the-extra-mile-on-a-24-hour-shift A New Bedford EMS crew took the time for a small gesture of kindness for an elderly couple Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:11:49 GMT /public-relations/mass-ems-crew-goes-the-extra-mile-on-a-24-hour-shift /community-awareness/fire-and-ems-organizations-spread-holiday-cheer-and-safety-awareness Celebrating the season with community engagement, donations and educational outreach Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:57:20 GMT /community-awareness/fire-and-ems-organizations-spread-holiday-cheer-and-safety-awareness /fatal-incidents/articles/mass-teen-dies-after-participating-in-spicy-one-chip-challenge-7NTGHNmdplOR3wcV/ EMS was called to the Worcester home after the teen had become sick and fainted after eating a chip seasoned with Carolina Reaper and Scorpion peppers Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:07:28 GMT /fatal-incidents/articles/mass-teen-dies-after-participating-in-spicy-one-chip-challenge-7NTGHNmdplOR3wcV/ /ems-social-media/articles/may-the-4th-be-with-you-and-all-those-who-see-your-star-wars-themed-social-media-content-ray4kPkNNrEazJqd/ Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these six informative, fun posts and videos Thu, 04 May 2023 16:11:52 GMT /ems-social-media/articles/may-the-4th-be-with-you-and-all-those-who-see-your-star-wars-themed-social-media-content-ray4kPkNNrEazJqd/ /celebrities/articles/la-coroner-aaron-carter-drowned-in-tub-after-using-sedative-inhalant-Sv8FTkMdKwjKCOyU/ Sheriff's deputies were the last people to see the singer alive; they did a welfare check after he was seen huffing an inhalant on an Instagram live video Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:39:21 GMT /celebrities/articles/la-coroner-aaron-carter-drowned-in-tub-after-using-sedative-inhalant-Sv8FTkMdKwjKCOyU/ /dispatchers/articles/a-voice-in-the-dark-honoring-national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week-mKtz6Y651ZAbmKmF/ Fire, police and EMS agencies, as well as local governments, share their appreciation for emergency dispatchers during the 2023 recognition week Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:28:13 GMT /dispatchers/articles/a-voice-in-the-dark-honoring-national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week-mKtz6Y651ZAbmKmF/ /ems-social-media/articles/authorities-warn-public-about-tiktok-gum-challenge-which-sent-mass-children-to-hospital-RBh74s1UL47oAuIz/ The Southborough Police Department said that “Trouble Bubble” gum is made with the same ingredient used in pepper spray Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:13:27 GMT /ems-social-media/articles/authorities-warn-public-about-tiktok-gum-challenge-which-sent-mass-children-to-hospital-RBh74s1UL47oAuIz/ /ems-social-media/pa-fire-captain-resigns-after-social-media-post-about-trump-rally-shooting-goes-viral The now-former Americus Hose Company fire captain made a post on X related to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump Mon, 15 Jul 2024 16:30:06 GMT /ems-social-media/pa-fire-captain-resigns-after-social-media-post-about-trump-rally-shooting-goes-viral /fire-ems/pa-fire-chief-resigns-after-social-media-post-following-trump-assassination-attempt The Prospect Park fire chief apologized to the department and residents, saying he was sorry for putting the borough fire company in a negative light Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:44:37 GMT /fire-ems/pa-fire-chief-resigns-after-social-media-post-following-trump-assassination-attempt /community-awareness/first-responders-get-festive-halloween-highlights-from-police-fire-and-ems-departments From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:58:22 GMT /community-awareness/first-responders-get-festive-halloween-highlights-from-police-fire-and-ems-departments /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ We asked readers for advice on learning and studying pharmacology and received dozens of fantastic responses Wed, 01 May 2024 20:16:32 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ /national-first-responders-day/8-ways-to-say-thank-you-for-national-first-responder-day First responders are the backbone of community safety; here are several meaningful ways to thank these dedicated professionals Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:28:25 GMT /national-first-responders-day/8-ways-to-say-thank-you-for-national-first-responder-day