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.
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
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
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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Had posted on Facebook shortly after the shooting; investigation ongoing
Expletive-filled postings complained about colleagues, superiors, town’s Police Department
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