Survey: Firefighters, is your social media guard up?

Spotlighting firefighters’ social media habits and adherence to department policies

November 10, 2020 08:44 PM •

Social media behaviors continue to create trouble for many in public service. And with a new platform seeming to emerge every week, the opportunity for trouble is only expanding.

While it’s easy to assume we are responsible social media users if we are chatting in private groups or merely “liking” others’ posts, there are many factors to consider, particularly department policy, online best practices, and the possibility of personal opinions eroding community trust.

So, is your social media guard up? That’s what we want to learn more about in the latest FireRescue1 survey.

Fill out the form below to share an insight into social media use among firefighters.

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Janelle Foskett

Janelle Foskett is the editor-in-chief of FireRescue1.com and FireChief.com, responsible for defining original editorial content, tracking industry trends, managing expert contributors and leading execution of special coverage efforts. She also serves as the co-host of FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift podcast. Foskett joined the Lexipol team in 2019 and has nearly 20 years of experience in fire service media and publishing. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo and a certificate in technical communications from the University of California, San Diego. Ask questions or submit ideas via email.