/ems-social-media Social Media for EMS en-US Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:18:49 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety Explore proven public safety recruitment tips, from branding and outreach to retention techniques that build long-term staffing success. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:18:49 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Everything you need to know to obtain EMT training, EMT certification and launch your career as an emergency medical technician in the rewarding field of emergency medicine Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:36:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ /ems-social-media/survey-twitter-x-is-no-longer-relevant-for-public-information-officers A new survey reveals Twitter/X engagement is plummeting for public safety agencies, with Facebook, LinkedIn, and Bluesky emerging as preferred platforms. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:56:29 GMT /ems-social-media/survey-twitter-x-is-no-longer-relevant-for-public-information-officers /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety Explore proven public safety recruitment tips, from branding and outreach to retention techniques that build long-term staffing success. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:18:49 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/attract-engage-retain-recruitment-as-a-strategic-advantage-in-public-safety /ems-social-media/ems-week-post-with-captions-from-providers-about-on-duty-attacks-goes-viral KCFD Station 10’s EMS Week Facebook post features an ambulance and captions of violent on-duty attacks, spotlighting provider safety and earning 3K shares Wed, 21 May 2025 17:45:59 GMT /ems-social-media/ems-week-post-with-captions-from-providers-about-on-duty-attacks-goes-viral /ems-week/ems-for-children-day-spotlights-pediatric-care-during-ems-week-2025 The federal EMSC Program continues its mission to enhance emergency services for children nationwide through training, support and recognition Mon, 19 May 2025 16:09:16 GMT /ems-week/ems-for-children-day-spotlights-pediatric-care-during-ems-week-2025 /fire-ems/conn-student-injured-in-tiktok-chromebook-fire-challenge A Plainville student sparked a fire after intentionally damaging a laptop in part of a TikTok trend police say has led to multiple classroom fires across the state Fri, 09 May 2025 16:40:46 GMT /fire-ems/conn-student-injured-in-tiktok-chromebook-fire-challenge /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 Fri, 02 May 2025 17:20:00 GMT /ems-social-media/articles/may-the-4th-be-with-you-and-all-those-who-see-your-star-wars-themed-social-media-content-ray4kPkNNrEazJqd/ /ems-products/education/articles/ems-leaders-doctors-partner-to-provide-free-online-recertification-program-INupGPbWED8RFxQp/ More than 23,000 EMS providers completed Refresh 2021, a free offering of CAPCE-approved lectures and NCCP curriculum hours, hosted by Progidy EMS during the COVID-19 pandemic Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:24:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/ems-leaders-doctors-partner-to-provide-free-online-recertification-program-INupGPbWED8RFxQp/ /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Everything you need to know to obtain EMT training, EMT certification and launch your career as an emergency medical technician in the rewarding field of emergency medicine Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:36:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ /ems-social-media/survey-twitter-x-is-no-longer-relevant-for-public-information-officers A new survey reveals Twitter/X engagement is plummeting for public safety agencies, with Facebook, LinkedIn, and Bluesky emerging as preferred platforms. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:56:29 GMT /ems-social-media/survey-twitter-x-is-no-longer-relevant-for-public-information-officers /ems-advocacy/from-rookie-reporters-to-reliable-partners-how-ems-leaders-can-guide-media-coverage Develop young journalists' skills with strategic messaging and leverage media as a tool for public safety, funding and recruitment Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:14:16 GMT /ems-advocacy/from-rookie-reporters-to-reliable-partners-how-ems-leaders-can-guide-media-coverage /ems-social-media/fdny-emt-suspended-over-alleged-anti-u-s-israel-social-media-posts The FDNY said it is investigating the alleged posts Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:30:24 GMT /ems-social-media/fdny-emt-suspended-over-alleged-anti-u-s-israel-social-media-posts /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 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:17:00 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/10-tips-for-learning-pharmacology-REx19XBHtQeBIYkn/ /public-health/how-ems-is-shaping-mental-health-response-amid-nationwide-crisis Policy shifts and sustainable funding are needed to help manage the demand of mental health calls Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:50:45 GMT /public-health/how-ems-is-shaping-mental-health-response-amid-nationwide-crisis /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ If we want to keep up, it’s time we change gears and evolve from a traditional recruitment strategy Thu, 14 Nov 2024 21:55:25 GMT /recruitment-and-retention/articles/recruiting-in-the-age-of-social-media-QKbwfKEfhYYOS7fr/ /protests/articles/post-election-civil-unrest-how-public-safety-can-prepare-RkS0b1twVRIS7b8r/ While we don’t know what we will wake up to on Nov. 6, we must focus on professionalism, choosing to help, not acting as accelerant Tue, 05 Nov 2024 21:49:39 GMT /protests/articles/post-election-civil-unrest-how-public-safety-can-prepare-RkS0b1twVRIS7b8r/ /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 /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 /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-social-media/ems-week-post-with-captions-from-providers-about-on-duty-attacks-goes-viral KCFD Station 10’s EMS Week Facebook post features an ambulance and captions of violent on-duty attacks, spotlighting provider safety and earning 3K shares Wed, 21 May 2025 17:45:59 GMT /ems-social-media/ems-week-post-with-captions-from-providers-about-on-duty-attacks-goes-viral /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