"The Houston Fire Department has launched an investigation into offensive comments a firefighter allegedly posted on his personal Facebook page while he was searching for a drowning victim. The post on Kerry Williams' page called the victim, Victor Gonzalez, a "drunk Mexican" and when the fire department's search was over the post read, "We are done with our search no body recover (sic) and no 'drunk Mexican.'" His daughter is furious about the post and is demanding Williams' termination. "How dare you sit there and talk about my father like that?" questioned Gracie Gonzalez."
The full article can be found here: http://abc13.com/news/facebook-comment-made-about-drowning-victim-sparks-hfd-probe/149074
This troubling story brings to the light the importance of having a set Social Media policy in place at your department. Even if you already have one in place, it is a good idea to review existing policies with all Fire & EMS employees frequently. Below are a few links/tools to help you:
Online Course on Social Media and Emergency Services:
http://www.vfis.com/social-media-online-course.htm
Social Media Communique:
http://www.vfis.com/documents/SocialMediaCommunique.pdf
SOCIAL MEDIA: Postings May Compel ESOs to Take Disciplinary Action:
http://www.vfis.com/documents/EPUSummer2011.pdf
The full article can be found here: http://abc13.com/news/facebook-comment-made-about-drowning-victim-sparks-hfd-probe/149074
This troubling story brings to the light the importance of having a set Social Media policy in place at your department. Even if you already have one in place, it is a good idea to review existing policies with all Fire & EMS employees frequently. Below are a few links/tools to help you:
Online Course on Social Media and Emergency Services:
http://www.vfis.com/social-media-online-course.htm
Social Media Communique:
http://www.vfis.com/documents/SocialMediaCommunique.pdf
SOCIAL MEDIA: Postings May Compel ESOs to Take Disciplinary Action:
http://www.vfis.com/documents/EPUSummer2011.pdf
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