Social Media
The FireRescue1 Social Media topic covers news about social media and firefighting, including the way social networks are impacting work and jobs at fire departments.
Montville police charged PIO Steven Frischling with “unauthorized taking or transmission by first responders of images of crime or accident victims.”
While it can be useful and effective, social media is not always simple
The firefighter-influencer shares his love of making videos and poking fun of the industry – but mostly himself
Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these six informative, fun posts and videos
Thousands gathered in Indianapolis for training, met friends old and new, checked out gear and vehicles, supported Ukrainian firefighters and more
San Jose Chief Robert Sapien said Engine 4’s fire truck went to the Pink Poodle to drop off a male passenger, then encountered the dancer seen in the 2022 video
Fire, police and EMS agencies, as well as local governments, share their appreciation for emergency dispatchers during the 2023 recognition week
Chief Joshua Vance said Christopher Lee Linn showed up at scenes, then joined the Wharncliffe VFD on a provisional basis and was not to go on calls
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!
Whether fire sprinklers, social media or roadway safety, perfecting minor details will help us better serve our communities
Central Berkeley EMT Lacey Klein’s video of Barbara Gillespie, 72, touched many after Gillespie fell near Klein’s front door while delivering pizza
“The Fire Department” celebrates the Wausau Fire Department’s recent successes and has fun in its firehouses
Getting inside the teenage brain to engage new recruits
From social posts, to ingredient-based recipes and training content, learn how this in-demand chatbot can be incorporated into day-to-day public safety tasks
From Walmart claiming operations made a fire worse to Vanessa Bryant’s $16 million win, these are the stories that stirred discussion this year
Tackling the mixed bag of electric vehicle coverage and whether we need a fire service “reset,” plus what’s ahead for 2023
Sacramento Fire Captain Keith Wade, once a TikTok skeptic, is now on a mission to show fire service leaders how the app’s reach could be the answer to staffing woes
The Snyder Fire Department’s new four-phase recruitment strategy is already showing results
According to the FBI, Daniel Stevens used the Zionsville department’s internet connection to distribute images and videos on social media
Steven Chillis remains at work with pay at the Memphis Fire Department
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As news of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling’s death spread, people took to social media to express their condolences
USAR teams have been deployed to a staging area, and local fire departments have been issuing safety reminders to their communities
The Sacramento Fire Department has developed a social media following for its unique for food prep videos
“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
There’s no place for sweeping generalizations during go/no-go decisions on the fireground
The post circulated as the Miami-Dade Police Department was mourning the loss of Detective Cesar Echaverry, who was shot in the head
If a fire service career doesn’t pan out, some of these responders may have a career waiting in Hollywood
In this tip from risk expert Gordon Graham, he explains the community benefits of an active fire department social media presence
“Caroline’s Law” was first introduced after an EMT posted a murder victim’s photo to Facebook in 2009
Richard Curtis was identified after he uploaded images and video of child pornography through the Moyers Corner Fire Department Wi-Fi
It’s the punniest day of the month, giving organizations the chance to show off the Photoshop skills of their firefighters and EMS providers
Authorities are accusing him of pressuring a 14-year-old girl into sending him nude photos
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