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 鈥� and your agency 鈥� in hot water.
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What does your agency social media presence convey?
Billings, Mont., Firefighter Ryan Benton says he鈥檚 one of many on his crew who would have done the same
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
Here鈥檚 a look at photos SA国际传媒 Facebook readers submitted of the back of the ambulance
We asked SA国际传媒 Facebook fans for their ideas for other uses of backboards
He read on Facebook about a person donating a large sum of money to the victims, so he said 鈥楾his person ought to be praised for his good deed鈥�
Volunteer firefighter Kurtis Cook wrote that Charleston church shooter, Dylann Roof, 鈥渘eeds to be praised for the good deed he has done鈥�
The teen was 鈥渨oken up鈥� by a kiss from her date; she now feels 鈥榖ittersweet鈥� because of criticism
Twitter messages, videos, and photos share a day in the life of Toronto paramedics during National Paramedic Services Week
We asked our Facebook fans to share their responder-themed wedding cakes; here are some of our top picks!
Katherine Scott Brantley suffered three strokes at the age of 24; this is how it felt, and how it鈥檚 impacted her life
They call themselves the 鈥淎mbulance Drivers,鈥� and can be seen jamming out in videos on their Facebook page
We asked readers for tips to help new police officers better assist EMS
Fatigue is a risk factor for medical errors and driving collisions; here are some tips to improve your sleep
We asked EMS providers for their opinions about the quantity and quality of CE they are required to complete for recertification
We asked about the music you listen to on the way to a call, and we received a ton of responses for a eclectic EMS playlist
Shouting 鈥淪how me the evidence or STFU!鈥� squashes any chance of persuasion and intimidates those who want to learn
News from around the world of EMS highlights the danger from vehicle collisions and the possibilities to change protocols to benefit patients
The widely circulated photos from an area closed to the press show details of the murder
Use these tips as the framework for a social media and digital imagery policy
Fire and EMS leaders must embrace change, and use visionary thinking to inspire crews
Dispatchers are trained to communicate with callers unable to speak; the program has gained attention thanks to social media
Navigate criticism on social media in a way that reflects favorably on your EMS agency
Free speech comes with responsibility and accountability; consider that the next time you want to post your rant to the ether
Photographs of patients, with disrespectful captions, were taken while she should have been caring for patients
SA国际传媒 readers share photos of their workplace
Complaints broadcast to the world 120 characters at a time should spark EMS managers to address underlying system problems
Social media campaign tweets when no ambulances are available and lengthy response times
On the occasion of Facebook鈥檚 10th anniversary, these are the recent SA国际传媒 posts you have shared and liked the most
Several people dialed 911 when the social media network went offline for about an hour worldwide due to an internal glitch
Friends took turns putting rubbing alcohol on their hands, lighting them on fire and letting the flame burn out on its own; the girl suffered burns when she tried it with an aerosol oil sheen
When people lash out in personal attacks I hit back harder, but arguing only goads them into defending their position, not examining it critically
A timely, genuine, and respectful approach will defuse the situation and win you support
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