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 unique tie back by Wichita firefighters left several readers giving their thoughts on who should have done the work
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
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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
Justin Snyder was reacting to a story that Kellogg Co. would be redesigning its Corn Pops cereal box after receiving a complaint that the art was racially insensitive
Jonathan Marotti said in a Facebook post that President Trump should post snipers at games and shoot “each player that takes a knee ... in the head”
FireRescue1 readers debate over whether or not first responders should be held to a higher standard when it comes to voicing their opinion
The Philadelphia Fire Department is investigating the post and could take disciplinary action
The firefighter was suspended after making insensitive remarks on Facebook about two men who died while riding a suspected stolen dirt bike
The town argues Alexander Morin was terminated for violating the town’s social media policy
Crystal Eschert was fired for raising questions about the safety of construction work at a new office building
Firefighters managed to gather the babies for a photo of them on each of their father’s turnout gear
The Snapchat video shows a firefighter strapped on a backboard being doused with water and having various condiments poured on him
The video encourages first responders to get a cheek swab to build a national registry of potential bone marrow matches
Firefighters created an official Instagram account for Ashley, who now has over 11,000 followers
Firefighter Jonathan Taylor’s emotional reaction was recorded after opening baby-themed presents
From using ladder trucks to training towers, these firefighters made sure their proposal was a memorable one
Firefighters used coconut oil to gently pull and squeeze Blaze’s head from the wheel
A video captured Chief Henri Moore’s arrival and included numerous messages from colleagues wishing him well
Firefighter Chris Jenkins brought his girlfriend to his fire station, where fellow firefighters recorded and watched him propose
In an Instagram video, Joe Minoso recorded himself stuck in the elevator and watched crews pry open the doors
The Pittsburgh Fire Bureau is now sharing the photo to warn the public of the scam, and warned the impostor may be using other Facebook profiles
The posts included profanity-laced comments made toward President Obama and the first lady
Joe Pozzi’s girlfriend was told there was an emergency that she had to tend to, but when she arrived, she found Pozzi waiting for her
The profanity-laced comments were deleted, but a woman took a screenshot and shared it online
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