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.
Rumors spread on social media that fire apparatus were being delayed or turned away due to emissions inspections
“I think it’s just part of the culture for first responders,” the Overland Park Fire Department PIO said about the act of kindness
“We had no idea how many Griswolds worked for the Raleigh Fire Department,” the union president said describing the response by firefighters
The fired firefighter, who has ongoing racial discrimination suits against the department, reportedly criticized the chief over the shooting of a Black teen
New Fairfield fire officials said the firefighter will be required to attend classes that “cover the issues involved”
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An Illinois man with no connection to the Capitol riot quickly found himself the subject of accusations and threats, all thanks to the social media rumor mill
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Chesterfield Fire Company Public Information Officer Steven Frischling reportedly wrote a comment indicating he had taken a Tyvek suit from the first station for personal use
Hawaii-based Firefighter Michael Clark’s TikTok tackling misinformation spread on the platform has garnered millions of views
Records show the engineer stated he was angered by the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin at the time he made the post
Lewes Firefighter Williams Buckaloo, the department’s past chief, allegedly made the offensive post after watching the drag queen perform on Sunday
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The Seminole County firefighter was suspended for three days without pay last month after allegedly partying 10 days into his 14-day quarantine
Middletown Professional Firefighters Local 1073 has received multiple offers from across the country to replace the flag after their post was shared 10,000 times
Spokane County Fire District 8 IAFF Local 3711 President Jay Wilkins, who wrote the response, said it wasn’t meant to be political and that he was surprised by the public’s reaction
A Baby Yoda doll gifted to firefighters by a 5-year-old boy has traveled from fire crew to fire crew in adventures documented on Facebook
“Get Your Mask On,” which parodies “Get Your Shine On” by Florida Georgia Line, was written by Naperville Firefighter-Paramedic Billy Croft to lift spirits and promote healthy habits
From family fitness demonstrations to a helicopter ride-along, Orange County (Calif.) Fire Authority members are using all the tools at their disposal to reach the public
Authorities allege the white firefighter sent a threatening meme referring to Black Lives Matter to a Black paramedic
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The lieutenant is accused of disclosing protected health information in the post on Facebook
Fire service leaders face a new challenge in being deemed ‘guilty by association’ during recent national emergencies
The district chief and lieutenant claim firefighters posted racist social media posts, promoted violence against minorities and made threats against them
The Chattanooga councilwoman said the former lieutenant’s Facebook post showed bullets labeled with her and the mayor’s names
An internal investigation that began last year found that Lt. Charlie Thomason’s Facebook posts went against Chattanooga’s ethics policy and code of conduct
The homeowner alleges that fire crews didn’t care about saving his home because he lives in a black neighborhood
Gary Mayor Jerome Prince addressed the racism allegations against Fire Chief Sean O’Donnell in a video posted Monday
Allan Springer commented on a post related to Black Lives Matter protests, “we need to find out who’s behind this and find a good tree to use!”
Ludwig condemned recent “racist actions and social media postings that are so contrary to our standards and values”
Several firefighters have faced consequences following protest-related posts on social media, but some cite their right to free speech as protection
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