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.
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
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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
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
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
The Ford City Ambulance director said the employee was fired immediately and resigned from his position as a fire chief
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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
A TikTok video surfaced showing an Alameda County firefighter using racial slurs following an alleged vehicle accident
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