Community Awareness
Explore our directory of articles on Community Awareness in EMS, designed to help professionals engage and educate the public about emergency services and safety practices. This collection covers public outreach, safety campaigns, and partnerships with community organizations. Building community awareness is essential for fostering trust and cooperation between EMS providers and their communities. For related insights, check out our resources on Community. Enhance your community engagement strategies with expert-driven content.
Community collaboration, harm reduction models and policy changes can ease the burden on EMS workers and improve patient outcomes
With call volumes up 55%, Walla Walla shifts to local funding to add EMTs and paramedics
CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
Cumberland County applicants who met the qualifications received payments ranging from $87 to $250 each
The artificial intelligence revolution has arrived; learn how OpenAI鈥檚 most popular innovation can add value to EMS
"[The city] had an overriding interest in preserving the public鈥檚 trust in Cleveland EMS鈥檚 capacity to serve the public,鈥� Appeals Judge Chad Readler wrote
A nonprofit formed by the fire officers union has considered adding a permanent memorial for Lt. Paul Butrim, Lt. Kelsey Sadler and FF-EMT Kenny Lacayo
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Viewers could be confused, resulting in harm to an infant, a spokesperson said
With resuscitation in the spotlight this week, the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad raised awareness of how the public can help
Community risk reduction and improving mental health resources for providers
Medical professionals lament how quickly ESPN cut away from the life-saving actions of medical staff after the collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin
Social media discussions have included CPR best practices, information on cardiac care and expressions of pride in the industry
The National Crime Prevention Council sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland, calling for an investigation into the social platform
Long-time paramedic hopes to educate her community on overdoses after son鈥檚 struggle
Two Montgomery County Hospital District EMS providers had story time with pre-K students this week
A small group is coordinating with the Ukrainian Government to ship ambulances and fire apparatus full of supplies to support Ukrainians, and they need your help
How solving peoples鈥� problems creates value in community building
Area Ambulance Service is the latest U.S. agency to donate a used rig instead of selling it
I am thankful for the EMTs and paramedics who serve their community and make a difference in the lives of others
After an ambulance with its lights and siren on was forced to drive onto a median to avoid a collision, Harmony EMS issued a reminder to pull over
The credential is available to career public information officers and volunteers
Public safety departments are warning their communities about flooding and other hazards
6 helpful tips from the Seminole County (Fla.) Fire Department
CPs should have extensive prehospital experience and a strong network of peers in related disciplines
We may be humble public servants, but that doesn鈥檛 mean we can鈥檛 spotlight our impact, particularly when the public is paying attention
Sandwich (MA) Fire Chief John Burke reflects on how properly disposing medical waste has helped safeguard his community against COVID-19, the opioid epidemic and in-house medical care
The severity of recent illnesses and toxicity concerns Robb Bassett with the Poison Control Center at Children鈥檚 Hospital of Philadelphia
Gainesville Fire Rescue鈥檚 Krista Ott and David Sutton share how to tell your story to stakeholders
The communication lines in EMS make it the mobile solution to bring the ER and lifesaving care to the patients
During Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, the nonprofit is gathering AED location data for its registry
San Diego鈥檚 EMS service is now adding cover letters to clarify that forms requiring patient signatures for insurance reimbursements are not bills
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