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.
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
Lisa Cusimano shared her thoughts on being a female firefighter and her passion for helping others
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“Being a fire wife is understanding that even when your fireman is home, his mind may not be”
The former firefighter alleges the department failed to follow standard policy when firing him
The fire and police department arrived to the 11-year-old’s party with sirens and lights flashing
The department released a new social media policy stating that it could discipline or terminate any employee who shows bias
The now three day-old post was sending undated push notifications, prompting users to believe there was an active fire Friday
The department’s video of the puppy received over 35,000 views
Facebook users took a screenshot of the firefighter’s post and reposted it to the department’s page
The photo of the firefighter using the stair climb machine at a gym was shared over 60,000 times
Viral photos of firefighters saving dogs in tough spots surfaced over the Labor Day weekend
Firefighters climbed through the woman’s window and delivered her birthday cake
In the midst of chaos, Facebook was a valuable tool for a water-rescue task force; here’s what they got right and what they’ll change
I guarantee this person would never have said something so ugly in person
The family had originally declined to return the Labrador, who ran away without a collar or ID chip
The rare weather event has been dubbed “firenado” by commenters
The photos were reported after being seen on the firefighter’s SnapChat story
The Omaha Professional Fire Fighters Association has disavowed the posts
Negative Facebook comments about protestors may have been wrong, but were their terminations right?
The department announced the death via Facebook, and received an outpouring of support
The chief is accused of violating social media policy, having openly identified himself as an employee of the department and mentioning his rank
The $60,000 surgery needed for the toddler is not covered by the family’s insurance
The department expressed concerns that the flag may put firefighters at risks for ‘extremists targeting the fire engine’
The captain’s termination Monday prompted the closing the station after he posted Facebook threat against protesters
This comes days after a fire captain was fired for threatening to run over Black Lives Matter protesters
Line-of-duty deaths require thoughtful planning on how to use Facebook to announce the loss of life and share information
Catching Pokemon at fire stations poses a threat to fire and EMS crews as well as the public
The firefighter made two posts threatening to run over Black Lives Matter protesters if they were blocking a highway when he was driving home
Norman Brooks was placed on leave Wednesday following a slew of inflammatory Facebook posts about police shootings
