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
Getting inside the teenage brain to engage new recruits
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”
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
The Sacramento Fire Department has developed a social media following for its unique for food prep videos
“For the third time, we told you we are out of service,” an EMT is heard saying on a recording of Baltimore City Fire Department radio traffic
There’s no place for sweeping generalizations during go/no-go decisions on the fireground
The post circulated as the Miami-Dade Police Department was mourning the loss of Detective Cesar Echaverry, who was shot in the head
If a fire service career doesn’t pan out, some of these responders may have a career waiting in Hollywood
In this tip from risk expert Gordon Graham, he explains the community benefits of an active fire department social media presence
“Caroline’s Law” was first introduced after an EMT posted a murder victim’s photo to Facebook in 2009
Richard Curtis was identified after he uploaded images and video of child pornography through the Moyers Corner Fire Department Wi-Fi
