Social Media In Fire Rescue
2027
Welcoming fire, rescue, EMS, EMTs, paramedics, and all emergency services communicators.
New live webinar
AI for Government Agencies
Two days of basic and advanced AI training — January 13–14, 2027, 9–11 AM ET each day. $225 per attendee.
Built for emergency services
Emergency services communications carry unique responsibilities. Whether you work in fire, rescue, EMS, emergency management, or another emergency service, you are sharing incident updates, protecting patient privacy, recruiting responders, and building public trust when your community needs you most.
SMIFR brings fire and rescue communicators together with EMTs, paramedics, EMS teams, and other emergency services professionals for two days of practical social media and public information training. From volunteer departments and ambulance services to regional response teams, you belong here.
What we cover
Emergency Incident Comms
Working incidents, evacuations, LODD notifications, and rumor control under pressure.
Content From the Field
Helmet cams, scene-safe video, privacy on medical calls, and turning runs into stories.
Recruitment & Prevention
Filling academies and changing behavior with campaigns people actually watch.
Policy, Records & Retention
Comment moderation, public records requests, and archiving agency accounts legally.
Agenda at a glance
September 22–23, 2027
Day One
Wednesday, September 22, 2027
- 7:30 AMRegistration & Breakfast
- 8:30 AMOpening Keynote: The Fire Service Voice Online
- 10:00 AMFirst Alarm Communications
- 11:15 AMLine of Duty Death & Serious Injury Messaging
- 12:15 PMLunch & Agency Roundtables
Day Two
Thursday, September 23, 2027
- 8:00 AMBreakfast & Morning Briefing
- 8:45 AMFire Prevention Campaigns That Change Behavior
- 10:00 AMRumor Control & Misinformation
- 11:15 AMWorking With Media on the Fireground
- 12:15 PMLunch & Sponsor Showcase
Looking for structured professional development? See the full PIO training program.
Full agendaSMIFR Awards
Recognize emergency services excellence
Nominate a person, agency, social account, or your own work for recognition at the SMIFR 2027 awards ceremony.
Year-round member network
Don't wait until September to ask
Build a short member profile in about a minute, then throw your questions to a room of fire, rescue, EMS, and other emergency services PIOs and communications staff. Crisis messaging, video, recruitment, records — ask, answer, and find the people who have already been there.
Free Download
Command Justification Letter
Need command approval or agency funding to attend? Download our ready-to-customize justification letter, then fill in your name, rank, and costs. It spells out for your leadership team exactly how SMIFR 2027 strengthens your agency's crisis communications, recruitment, and public trust — with the full registration pricing table included.
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