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.
Plus, tips for managing your mental health amid negative social media comments
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
Panama City Beach firefighter Daryl Paul has been making American flags from discarded hoses for years as a hobby
Local alerts allow governments and first responder agencies to relay critical information to citizens on the social media platform
The Harris County Sheriff office shared images and a video of first responders rescuing people stranded in their cars
The image comes on the heels of an accused culture of gender and racial discrimination at the fire department under Chief Brian Byrd’s reign
Authorities were searching in vain for Jada Strong before her live stream alerted Facebook to her medical emergency
Agencies around the country are honoring the 18th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks with remembrance posts
Lumberton officials acknowledged their employees were in the video and called the incident a “serious error in judgment”
Some of our newest members had not yet been born when the fire service suffered its darkest day
Combat hurdles to social media training by focusing on the right topics
Former Columbia Fire Department Captain James “Jimmy” Morris was fired over making controversial Facebook posts about a 2016 Black Lives protest
Employ visual cues, citizen education and engagement, and media to highlight department activities
The crackdown comes two weeks after the city council approved laying off more than 300 city workers, which included firefighters
Fire department policies go beyond liability to increase firefighter safety and reduce the risk for preventable injuries and line of duty deaths
Michael Ruby, a Polk County paramedic who was in a new-hire probation period, resigned after it was discovered he posted photos of work to social media
Officials said the resignation was a result of an internal investigation launched after James Williams was accused of posting photos or videos during an emergency response
Polk Fire Rescue Capt. James Williams was suspended for sending video of a burning home in which a woman, who later died, was trapped
The three Camillus Fire Department members allege that James McBride made “racist, unethical and offensive” comments on Facebook
Remember to be kind and to keep your professional life off of social media
Baltimore City Fire Department Jamal Brown is under investigation over comments left on an image of two black men pointing guns at a white police officer’s head
Fire engineer Pat Schneider replied to an Instragram post about a drive-by shooting, saying “About time, Jesus it’s been weeks since we had a good shooting”
On the 17th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, agencies around the country are honoring the day with remembrance posts
IAFF Local 1783 said the Amesbury Fire Department was “unable to respond” to a mutual aid request due to “staffing issues”
City officials raised concerns about Presley Pritchard posts on her Instagram and Facebook pages, some of which feature her fire uniform
Officials have reported explosive devices have been found on and near the scene
Lt. Chris Olson reminded people on Facebook about the Ohio state law and the dangers of not giving responders room to do their job
Bradley Baugh had been a firefighter for only a few weeks before he was fired for an “awful” Facebook post that was not revealed
The department celebrated Valentine’s Day by putting out heartfelt PSAs about candle and kitchen safety and the importance of CPR
Capt. Jimmy Morris said he would run over protesters if they were still blocking traffic when his shift ended
The Umatilla County Fire District #1 reminded its community in a Facebook post to never plug space heaters into power strips
Capt. Tim Goodman was suspended in May after posting more than 100 allegedly racist posts on Facebook
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