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.
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
“What do cops and firefighters have in common? They both want to be firefighters.”
An “attaboy” photo of a burned home spotlights a lesson in fireground humility
Simple steps to evade controversy related to photos, fireground scenes and social media
Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning — and how to follow their lead
A social media post intended to praise a Warren fire crew has drawn backlash for insensitivity toward the homeowner
Amid storm damage and power outages, Tri-Township firefighters used Facebook to keep residents informed, coordinate wellness checks and manage emergency calls
Two Southington High School students were arrested after setting a laptop on fire, prompting criminal charges and raising concerns about the viral trend’s growing risks in schools
How to help younger generation firefighters improve their in-person communication skills
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
Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these informative, fun posts and videos
Firefighters in Williamsport rescue an occupant on the roof of a burning house
Video shows Orange County firefighters rescuing an unresponsive woman from a Mission Viejo house fire
A Towns County firefighter is facing an obstruction charge for allegedly sharing crime scene photos of the Lewis twins’ deaths
Evanston firefighters faced discipline for posing in Trump masks while on duty, violating city policies on political activity in the workplace
A unique tie back by Wichita firefighters left several readers giving their thoughts on who should have done the work
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
Getting inside the teenage brain to engage new recruits
The Chattanooga Fire Department said they heard from departments across the country “that they will be using this incident for training purposes because of its uniqueness”
Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a new website to debunk everything from whether budgetary cuts or protections for a fish impacted firefighting
A San Luis Obispo fire captain left a wishful and apologetic note for the homeowners while fighting the Palisades Fire
Plus, tips for managing your mental health amid negative social media comments
Rumors spread on social media that fire apparatus were being delayed or turned away due to emissions inspections
“I think it’s just part of the culture for first responders,” the Overland Park Fire Department PIO said about the act of kindness
“We had no idea how many Griswolds worked for the Raleigh Fire Department,” the union president said describing the response by firefighters
Think twice before posting about an LODD, as your rush to spread the word could cause harm
Using social media to research potential firefighter candidates could cause problems for your department
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
From spooky safety tips to fun costume posts, law enforcement, fire and EMS departments nationwide are sharing the Halloween spirit through photos and videos
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