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.
The Prospect Park fire chief apologized to the department and residents, saying he was sorry for putting the borough fire company in a negative light
The now-former Americus Hose Company fire captain made a post on X related to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump
Clay City Fire Department officials placed a firefighter on leave after a photo showed him wearing an FD T-shirt while riding outside of a car
The new policy is drawing criticism because some say it violates First Amendment rights and was created unilaterally
Emily Rahimi posted more than 100 tweets keeping residents updated and passing along vital information
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The photos show the firefighter’s children holding unopened cases of alcohol
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After James Gaglio said that he was being punished for giving a blanket to an old man, people all over the world showed their support by sending him blankets
The former helicopter paramedic posted on Facebook that she wanted to slap an uncooperative patient
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Following Firefighter Brad Alexander’s resignation over his Facebook comment, two others are receiving 30-day suspensions
The firefighter commented on a call he had responded to; three others are facing disciplinary action for ‘liking’ the post
Officials say social media posts distorted the flag issue and are now looking to see if any policies were violated
Subscription-based social media tool is being tested in 5 major cities
Photo of firefighter’s “tattooed” back and buttocks circulated Facebook
Fire union claims guidelines are in response to crews’ criticism of Mayor Michael Nutter after he decided to appeal latest arbitration contract award
Code of ethics is designed so that any local fire department can adopt it
Tenn. city officials found there had been no violation of city’s social media policy
Suggested they not respond to Sonic restaurant after they didn’t receive a discount
Chief: Younger generation must acknowledge fire service’s history and tradition
Firehouses across Dallas area sent in photos posing with signs emblazoned with cancer-stricken boy’s name
Uproar began with firefighter’s complaint that local Sonic restaurant refused him discount
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