Social Media & Reputation Mgmt
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Firefighter’s suit over 2010 tanker wreck describes ‘party atmosphere’ at PA’s North Bangor VFC. Underage assistant chief was charged with drunken driving after crash.
Lawsuit says fire officials encouraged members to drink.
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New York State emergency management director axed. News reports say Steve Kuhr sent government crew to clean up tree at his Long Island home.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo dismissed Kuhr after learning of tree removal.
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Firehouse websites banned under new Baltimore social media policy. Critics also concerned about free speech issues.
The new policy, like many around the country, brings up a lot of interesting questions and issues.
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New Mexico firefighter let go after accusing kids of stealing her wallet at school fire safety talk. Guess where the wallet was?
A big never mind after confrontation between students and firefighter in school's cafeteria.
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FDNY & others tweet through the night … a very rough night. Social media, both a beacon in the storm & one that can lead the public & the news media astray.
The good, bad and ugly of social media during Sandy from emergency managers and the mainstream media.
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Sandy arrives. Horton leaves. Portsmouth, VA’s emergency manager exits as storm hits. The latest on former fire chief’s ever changing employment status.
He's here. He's gone. He's back. He's gone again.
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TV station probes violence claims against Detroit firefighter. Case of two women punched reopened. Commissioner looking at off-duty incidents as possible conduct unbecoming.
Following two separate bar fights did cops cut Mike Risher a break because he is a firefighter?
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New Jersey chief orders bars closed at two firehouses. Comes after member’s DUI crash in parking lot.
Chief decides the bars must go even though there is no claim that alcohol came from the firehouse.
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Mobile sign in Detroit says TV’s Charlie LeDuff lied. Former Dep. Fire Commissioner Fred Wheeler’s name on press release announcing campaign.against reporter.
Fred Wheeler lost his job in May after he lost his cool as reporter LeDuff tried to interview him.
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Having a social media policy doesn’t mean you’re a socialist. That & other useful info from Varone & Statter’s free SM webinar.
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