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.
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”
Gov. Gavin Newsom rolled out a new website to debunk everything from whether budgetary cuts or protections for a fish impacted firefighting
A San Luis Obispo fire captain left a wishful and apologetic note for the homeowners while fighting the Palisades Fire
The Texas firefighter-paramedic said the experience taught him the importance of raising awareness about living organ donations
Two simple ways fire departments can help members understand proper actions related to taking and sharing incident photos
Ask yourself a series of questions to determine if that comment or photo is worth risking your career
Highlight the tremendous work your members are doing to protect the community and raise your recruitment profile among residents with an eye-catching video
The firefighter escaped injury after being briefly trapped, then returned to continue fighting the blaze after being evaluated
The department concluded its investigation after interviewing all 22 recruits in the photo
Footage from the Jan. 4 Currowan Fire shows firefighters being overrun by a wall of fire over a three-minute period
A video showing the illegally parked vehicle with the hose running through it was posted on Facebook
Thirteen firefighters and four sergeants were disciplined for the photo taken on New Year’s Eve
Two students are facing criminal charges after participating in a viral video challenge that prompted a fire response at their high school
The fire department is considering purchasing more cameras after receiving positive feedback from firefighters and the public
The fire department removed the photo from its Facebook page after some said they believed the firefighter’s gesture was similar to a “white supremacy” symbol
One firefighter was injured fighting the New Jersey blaze that destroyed several buildings
Western Australia Firefighter Andrew Strunk addresses politics, climate change and firefighting tactics in a widely shared Facebook post
The former fire rescue employee’s wrongful termination claim alleges she was unfairly singled out for her gender and social media use
Mark Brady retired last week after more than a quarter-century as the face of Prince George’s County’s fire department
Ego, tradition, indifference and bad judgment can allow inappropriate behaviors to become normalized
For doing their part to help the town, the “Hydrant Heroes” get a ride to school in a fire truck
Commissioner Eric Jones said that “discipline will be in order” if the circumstances of the photo are verified
From safety PSAs to stunning light displays, here’s how fire agencies spread holiday cheer this year
The rescue team managed to cut the animal free and shared the story on social media
A Florida fire department took the opportunity to tell a cautionary tale after the toy was singed by a light
Actress Anna Faris thanked the North Tahoe Fire Protection District for their response to the Thanksgiving incident that affected her family
The 5-month-old seal was found at a parking structure by a good Samaritan
Detailing the information to share in a press briefing and how to build trust with the public and media
Firefighter Chris Shell says he hopes the video, which has been viewed more than 2 million times, will encourage others to learn CPR
First responders can lose their jobs over inappropriate posts in seemingly private groups
Even fire service content shared from private accounts can spread far beyond its intended audience
