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.
Two Southington High School students were arrested after setting a laptop on fire, prompting criminal charges and raising concerns about the viral trend’s growing risks in schools
How to help younger generation firefighters improve their in-person communication skills
A Plainville student sparked a fire after intentionally damaging a laptop in part of a TikTok trend police say has led to multiple classroom fires across the state
The department asked citizens for their thoughts, in a survey, on tattoos as they consider changing the current policy
Brig Malessa takes to social media to share what it is like living and working alone, looking for wildfires
A social media roundup of how some fire departments took action as Hurricane Idalia made landfall
A look at firefighters keeping their community cool during the hot summer
Most agencies rely heavily on social media, career fairs and youth programs
The Columbus Fire Dept. avoided greater damage thanks to FFs doing work on a firehouse upgrade
See how Miami-Dade, San Diego and other departments use social media to increase public awareness about lithium-ion battery fire dangers
How to “own” the incident through quick, accurate and ongoing information
The San Jose Fire Department Engine 4 captain was disciplined for violating public trust and the city’s vehicle use policy
An RV outside of the American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Show in Tampa burned as some bystanders tried to rescue the dogs inside
Firefighters returned to the station to find fire coming from the roof
Supporters on both sides gathered at the Greensboro city council meeting to protest Capt. Dustin Jones’s firing
“Change everything you can right away” and other bad advice for new leaders
If you have a problem with the tactics in another organization, get over it, get over yourself and move on
Thousands gathered in Indianapolis for training, met friends old and new, checked out gear and vehicles, supported Ukrainian firefighters and more
San Jose Chief Robert Sapien said Engine 4’s fire truck went to the Pink Poodle to drop off a male passenger, then encountered the dancer seen in the 2022 video
Fire, police and EMS agencies, as well as local governments, share their appreciation for emergency dispatchers during the 2023 recognition week
Chief Joshua Vance said Christopher Lee Linn showed up at scenes, then joined the Wharncliffe VFD on a provisional basis and was not to go on calls
A quick scroll through these influencers’ pages will inspire you to get off the station couch and hit the gym – or at least consider it!
Whether fire sprinklers, social media or roadway safety, perfecting minor details will help us better serve our communities
Central Berkeley EMT Lacey Klein’s video of Barbara Gillespie, 72, touched many after Gillespie fell near Klein’s front door while delivering pizza
“The Fire Department” celebrates the Wausau Fire Department’s recent successes and has fun in its firehouses
From social posts, to ingredient-based recipes and training content, learn how this in-demand chatbot can be incorporated into day-to-day public safety tasks
From Walmart claiming operations made a fire worse to Vanessa Bryant’s $16 million win, these are the stories that stirred discussion this year
Tackling the mixed bag of electric vehicle coverage and whether we need a fire service “reset,” plus what’s ahead for 2023
The Snyder Fire Department’s new four-phase recruitment strategy is already showing results
According to the FBI, Daniel Stevens used the Zionsville department’s internet connection to distribute images and videos on social media
Steven Chillis remains at work with pay at the Memphis Fire Department
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As news of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling’s death spread, people took to social media to express their condolences
USAR teams have been deployed to a staging area, and local fire departments have been issuing safety reminders to their communities
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