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 union president posted photos of the damage to some of the firefighters’ vehicles
Check out how some departments and organizations spotlighted the week of back-to-basics training
“Watch your kids around water” is the Phoenix FD’s latest social media post to keep citizens safe
If you keep in mind these simple tips, you won’t go wrong
Had posted on Facebook shortly after the shooting; investigation ongoing
Expletive-filled postings complained about colleagues, superiors, town’s Police Department
Trailer went viral last summer, was shot before filmmakers had money to begin filming actual movie
Each of them earned $100 for commercial, which will be put in general fund for fire equipment or donations
Spokesman said comments on social-media sites that described prior protest by firefighters against leadership were ‘racist’ in nature
We asked our Facebook fans what they thought of compressed air foam systems, received a number of different views
Memo also bans inaccurate info or comments that could hurt department, asks firefighters to state that they are expressing their own opinions, not department’s
According to new Facebook policy, firefighters cannot use their cell phones when they are working emergency call
Code designed to be behavior guide addressing ‘isolated ethical lapses by firefighters’ to maintain highest standards of professionalism
Facebook fans give us their ideas on how to make firefighters and the fire service appear trustworthy to the public
Robert Kramer, who has served on the executive board of the Memphis Fire Fighters Association for six years, submitted his letter of resignation Monday
Twitter has become popular during disasters because it offers a concise and efficient communication medium
The account is on hold while DC officials are trying to decide what information is safe to put online
Many younger FireRescue1 fans on Facebook were in school when 9/11 unfolded, later joining the fire service out of inspiration
Novato, Calif., Fire Department Deputy Chief Eric Nickel said community outreach programs don’t have to break the budget
The guide includes biographical information about the victims and pinpoints the location of each name at the memorial
Several suggestive photos posted on a dating website show the firefighter wearing department gear, in violation of policy
In less than one day, the fire department received a tip from one of the man’s 79 Facebook friends
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