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.
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
Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these informative, fun posts and videos
Firefighters in Williamsport rescue an occupant on the roof of a burning house
A group of Texas firefighters danced to the song “Blinding Lights” in their turnout gear, receiving nearly 2 million views on the TikTok app
With more people at home, it’s important to maintain community risk reduction messages
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
Central County Fire & Rescue helped kids enjoy the holiday from home by remotely guiding a blindfolded firefighter to eggs hidden around the station
FDNY Firefighter Sal DePaola started the Instagram “quarantine_rv” to chronicle his time living in the vehicle
#StayHomeforUs, #AlwaysOpen and #HelpUsHelpYou are some of the hashtags being used to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic
The masks were originally purchased to be worn during wildfires in California, where Facebook is headquartered
Police in an Oregon city took to social media to recommend several toilet paper alternatives for residents
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
