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.
From joyriding caught on camera to improper comments about a tragedy, firefighters must employ strong decision-making to uphold the public trust
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
If you’re on the hunt for creative way to toss away that great career in firefighting, here the answer: Be irresponsible and reckless on social media
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
Photo shows the boy’s head fully wrapped in a white bandage and the wooden board sticking out the side of his head
Experts: Social media could help emergencies to be handled in a “quicker, more co-ordinated, effective way”
We all know that we are held to a different (higher) standard than other people
The regulations state any employee who violates the policy could be disciplined up to and including termination
One of the difficulties with putting social-media posts from the public to use in emergencies is that this information is free form and often incomplete
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
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