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.
“If you think the internet has been harsh on him, just wait until he returns to work,” the Vacaville firefighters’ union post stated
Use data to focus your cooking safety messaging on the issues and areas that need it most
The department’s approach to campaigns underscores the importance of thorough research, inclusivity, collaboration and innovation
Richard Doherty said he began using the social media site to air his grievances with managment as they wouldn’t listen
When you begin airing your dirty laundry through casual conversations, on the blogs, or on your own personal social media site, be careful because you never know who is watching
Session outlines a number of potential risks and opportunities inherent in the use of social media by EMS and fire departments
Volunteer fire departments can learn from the best practices of towns and businesses
You have to communicate daily to your followers, with interesting and timely messages, or you’ll lose them quickly
When we view clips online, we need to remember we do not have the entire story but they can offer great lessons to learn
Departments should proactively and aggressively review their employment policies in light of a recent NLRB complaint against EMS provider
A poorly drafted social media policy at your department can create unexpected sources of liability
Prosecutors say Mark Musarella snapped a picture of a woman who had been strangled
Two companies have posted unsanctioned tweets to alert local residents when the company is unable to respond to emergency calls
Remember that there are always consequences to what you post online on social media sites
‘Another way to get immediate information out to the public’
How to make sure your online activities do not interfere with your job as a firefighter or EMS provider
The Lt. posted details online of a 911 call he found hilarious — a woman complaining of a swollen vagina — with the patient’s name and address
The firefighter said she wanted to shoot Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak
The wise leader will find ways to capitalize on strengths while diminishing differences among groups
An attorney gave advice to a session at EMS Today in Baltimore regarding the growing issue of responders posting media online
Department Director calls the video derogatory and said Jason Brown had ‘displayed poor judgment’