“It’s just kids dancing, right?”
That’s a typical response to many discussions involving TikTok – well, at least when conversing with people over 40. And while dance trends are indeed a popular focus on the app, there’s also lots of engaging content about a dizzying array of topics and from countless content creators, including firefighters.
As you check out these comedic clips, I encourage you to consider how your department could employ this social media platform to reach potential members or spread life safety messages to a younger audience.
Things that ‘make sense’ at our fire station
Yes, the music might make you crazy, but check out those shift-specific fridges! Does your station have some unique features that might make for a good video?
https://www.tiktok.com/@firedepartmentchaos/video/7091464042530753835?_t=8ULHMDBG2dX&_r=1
The mustache conundrum
It’s a never-ending internal debate. What is the ratio of mustache to bare lip at your department?
https://www.tiktok.com/@caden_troy/video/7106955657961655594?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&lang=en
Career v. volunteer calls
The comments on the video back up the claim made here. Any dissenters?
https://www.tiktok.com/@triston.hawkes556/video/7106572906603318571?_t=8ULHABiwEcl&_r=1
The Safety shoe
We found another use for the Jaws of Life! Have you ever used a firefighting tool for a nontraditional purpose?
https://www.tiktok.com/@edgethefirefighter/video/7086109143752281387?_T=8ULHCVAQALU&_R=1
Summer Sweating
This is what we call firefighting in peak summer.
https://www.tiktok.com/@firefighterfenton/video/7109230802222845227?_t=8ULI1LCPTXa&_r=1
Runaway hose
This is the strategy when this happens, right?
https://www.tiktok.com/@rosefirefighter1990/video/7085819861187874094?_t=8ULIeGYcMBy&_r=1
Saving the world
From formal wear to fire gear in under 10 seconds.
https://www.tiktok.com/@janellpatton/video/7025266056600112431?_t=8ULIv5mQrhS&_r=1
Size doesn’t matter
Every department really needs one of each.
https://www.tiktok.com/@nzwaterfairy/video/7119280574983916802?_t=8ULJh4IDLl0&_r=1
Reality vs. expectation
Which one of these scenarios is more reflective of YOUR station?
https://www.tiktok.com/@ondutydad/video/7053156273075981614?_T=8ULIMTIJZX8&_R=1
Shift friendships
I mean, is it really considered “work” at this point?
https://www.tiktok.com/@friendlymedic/video/7061656077754043694?_t=8ULJjJIV4hi&_r=1
The Lone firefighter in a family of law enforcement
But we all know they’ll be waiting for the big red truck to pull in the next time they have a beeping smoke detector.
https://www.tiktok.com/@thechandlerlynn/video/7116279338944957742?_t=8ULJphCMyx1&_r=1
Station haircut day
Too busy in between shifts to grab a haircut? No problem!
https://www.tiktok.com/@bigbodysdad/video/7074039812264660270?_t=8ULK3nW0ZjS&_r=1
Bonus PSA: Please pull to the right
Tell me you won’t have this playing in your head the next time someone is oblivious to your horn, lights and the daggers shooting from your eyes into their rearview mirror.
https://www.tiktok.com/@firefighterfenton/video/7124456836375350574?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
Who says firefighters aren’t funny? Do you have a favorite Tik Tok creator making fire content? Leave their link in the comments and we may add it to our list.
