I had some downtime at Newark Airport a few weeks ago. And by downtime I mean 5 hours camped out on a chair near the terminal B baggage claim. I splurged on the Boingo wireless and used the time to make some site changes. A few of those changes: 1. Social share buttons moved to […]
Tag: Facebook
EMS professionals are challenged to balance work, family, and other obligations while also staying or striving for mental and physical fitness. The Everyday EMS Athlete is a regular column to recognize and learn from other EMS professionals that are setting and meeting fitness goals. This edition was contributed by paramedic and ultra runner Brandon Mulnix. […]
Yesterday, along with Mike C., I helped my captain, Lisa, experience the thrill and challenge of an endurance event as part of the Wisconsin chapter of myTEAM Triumph. myTeam Triumph “myTEAM TRIUMPH is 501(c)(3) non-profit athletic ride-along program created for children, teens, adults and veterans with disabilities who would normally not be able to experience […]
Slides from my 2011 EMS World Expo presentation, Using Social Media to Market Your EMS Agency. Using social media to market your ems agency slideshare View more presentations from Greg Friese. If you are interested in having me present this or other topics at your conference please contact me.
Categories
Google+ Three Top Features
I have been using and enjoying Google+ for almost two weeks. My usage of Google+ is having a significant impact on my Facebook time. These are the top three features for me about Google+ 1. Circles are the Google+ method for organizing the people I am connected with. Circles are easy to create by simply […]
In this video interview with Carissa O’Brien that took place at the EMS10 Innovators award ceremony at the EMS Today 2011 conference I talk about the purpose and origin of the EMSEduCast. The EMSEduCast, the podcast by and for EMS educators, was co-founded by Chris Montera, Rob Theriault, Buck Feris, and me. It is currently co-hosted by […]
Categories
Funny PSA's: Do they work?
Are Public Service Announcements (PSA’s), like this new disco theme combined with Hangover supporting cast member Dr. Ken Jeong, effective? Or do they only provide some entertainment to those of this on the inside? I have seen this video shared by dozens of Facebook and Twitter friends, but they are all EMS professionals. I have […]
Categories
EMS Week Contest from EMS1.com
EMS1.com is asking EMTs and Paramedics to tell us about an everyday hero at their agency in keeping with the 2011 EMS Week theme, ‘Everyday heroes’. To enter submit a photo and at least 200 word written explanation. EMS1.com will select the top 6 entries, and then during EMS week EMS1.com readers will pick the […]
Snip and Rip! My friends at Rip Shears gave me five pairs of their Rip Shears to give away. I am giving away two pairs – right now – at Facebook.com/EverydayEMSTips. Make a comment before 8 pm central time Tuesday for the random drawing. I am giving away the other three pairs to my blog […]
A new episode of the PIOSocialMediaTraining.com podcast is posted. I interview Attorney Doug Wolfberg of Page, Wolfberg, and Wirth about some of the legal and ethical pitfalls of social networking. We also preview an upcoming PWW education webinar. Listen to the PIOSocialMediaTraining.com Podcast. //