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Top 100+ Fire/EMS Twitter Users – Are you included?

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firecritic156twitterI have compiled a list of twitter users that I feel are the top 100. I realize that this list may change in the future with the addition of new users. Some time in the future I might revisit the list. Until then, enjoy the list. I will tell you that the list was based on the following criteria…had followers and tweeted about fire/ems news, information, and topics. I apologize but I did not incorporate twitter users who tweeted about going to and from the grocery store no matter how many followers they had.

Be sure to follow me by the way…@FireCritic

Feel free to add your username in the comments! Here is a word to the wise…join wefollow and sign up with tags that relate to yourself. Examples = #Fire, #Firefighter, #Firefighting, #Paramedic, #EMS, #EMT.

The list is not in any particular order and in case you are counting I think the actual number is 112.

@Emergency_In_SF – Follow some of the larger emergencies in San Francisco as they happen!

@LATimesFiresBreaking SoCal fire updates from @latimes + @lanow. Send us your tips. See latimes.com/tweets for 180+ news streams. @latimesquakes tracks seismic news/alerts.

@usfire - Official Twitter account of FEMA’s U.S. Fire Administration – Working for a Fire-Safe America.

@CalFireNews – California Fire Information

@FireMom – Writing about the family side of fire life. Freelance writer, editor & social networking addict.

@Chiefsupply – Proudly serving Law Enforcement, U.S. Military, Fire and EMS services nationwide. CHIEF is More Responsive, Period.

@IowaDispatches - ALL REPORTS CONSIDERED PRELIMINARY. Police & fire audio archive of incidents from all over Iowa

@NorthwestFire - A full-spectrum life safety agency protecting Marana and Pima County

@RES911CUE - Bringing you the latest news/weather/fire from around the world & country using over 1000 news sources

@FireInfoGirl -  wildland fire news and information

@FirehouseNews – The latest news for firefighters from Firehouse.com

@socalincidents - http://www.socalincidents.com/

@wildfiretoday – wildland firefighting news and opinion

@Firewise - NFPA supports community wildfire mitigation in the U.S. Follow me for updates on the Firewise program.

@BryanFD – Providing the citizens of Bryan with fire protection and advanced medical care. Est. 1871

@FiremanJoe – Volunteer FF,Emergency Medical Dispatcher, Temp Ops Manager

@NFPAFireStats – I am a Research Analyst at NFPA and provide information and statistics about the U.S. fire problem in order to reduce the loss of life and property.

@TexasFiredotcomTexas-Fire.com news feed

@FireNews - News and Information for North Carolina’s Fire Service

@WIA – We break the news to the Media!

@fire_fighter – Dad- Husband – Firefighter – Engineer – from Germany

@FirefightersWB - Fire fighters without Borders Foundation Europe

@FireGeezer – retired fire captain – active blogger

@CoronadoNF_Fire - This is the official site of fire information for the Coronado National Forest.

@TheHappyMedic – HMHQ is my blog about the real stories of Fire/EMS

@explovent – Explosion, fire and smoke vents protecting your property and workers. Aggregating #comdust news, videos and more at our site Explovent.com and ComDustNews.com

@FossilMedic – university professor, retired fire captain/paramedic

@FHLODD – Firefighter line of duty deaths from Firehouse.com news.

@Jeffpfile – Small business owner, entrepreneur and wine aficionado with ties to NIMO and the wildland fire community. Looking forward to where life takes me.

@FHTraining – Firehouse.com Train

@NCFDChief - Fire Chief of the North Charleston Fire Department.

@emergencyland – Emergencyland is a central collaborative one-stop-shop where emergency personnel and the public can share, learn and exchange information. Coming soon.

@FireCritic - An Unadulterated view of the fire service

@SBVFD – The Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department has been serving the Greenwich community since 1904 with fire protection and technical rescue services.

@barbadosfire – The official Twitter feed for the Barbados Fire Service.

@911EmergencyMA – FIRE EMS

@firechiefmag – http://www.firechief.com/

@bajanfire - The official twitter feed for the Bajan Fire Fighters Network.

@FireFleitz - Firefighter / Web Publisher / Internet Marketing / Fire Service Henchman / Run VAFireNews.com, VAEMSNews.com, PrinstonMedia.com

@truck6alpha – Emergency Services Visionary

@FireBlogger - Retired Fire Capt., Editor of Firefighter Blog, Follow/Report Wildland Fire News, Online Marketer, Conservative Voter!

@firenation – The Professional & Social Network for Firefighters & Rescue, and Home to FireRescue Magazine

@revcrutchfield – Fire Department Chaplain, Founder of www.christ4responders.org, Chaplain to all First Responders and Miltary. Follows Homeland Security, Public Policy etc.

@FatherCabbage – Married GrandPa Retired Firefighter(Fire is out but I’m still Smokin) Security Guard

@JillatLiveSafe - Fire Protection Professional: Safety, Awareness & Advocacy. Building Partners in Prevention. Value Faith, Family & Friends.

@ffhourly – Firefighter Hourly covers firefighters, fire, and fire departments from around the world. We support and report on the bravest!

@NFFF_News – The official Twitter page of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, honoring America’s fallen firefighters and providing support for their survivors

@rakeman – Big fan of firefighting, Heavy Rescue and the internet!

@EGH_Program – EGH® is a national program by the NFFF to prevent firefighter line-of-duty deaths. We also offer fire safety tips for families. Official page.

@Paramedic_Daily

@fire_products – FireRescue1′s product news: deals, grants updates, new products, safety info, videos, and more

@nemofightsfire – husband, father, firefighter, pio, emt, fire prevention!!! wearer of many hats– interested in fire & life safety, homeland security, friends & family..

@usfraorg – PUBLIC SAFETY SERVING OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH TRAINING, TACTICS & EDUCATION … Fire-Rescue, 911, Police, Military and Civilian Support Teams.

@searchrescuedog – Strengthening disaster response in America by recruiting rescued dogs & partnering them with firefighters to find people buried in the wreckage of disasters

@firemenscu – LAFCU is the trusted provider of premier financial services to our ‘Fire Family’.

@TTraining – Experience-Based Firefighter Training

@vententersearch – The lost art of the fire service

@gfdpipesdrums – Georgetown Fire Department Pipes and Drums

@JerseyMutt – Daddy, Air Force comm troop, volunteer firefighter

@Napa_City_Fire – All releases are a courtesy and may not be all inclusive or timely.

@Getfirefighjobs – Firefighter jobs, careers and community site.

@CommandSafety – Veteran Fire Officer, mentor, author, instructor, visionary; Chief of Training Command Institute, DC

@MikeSuperMedic – I’m Paramedic Mike. Come ride along as my partner and I save lives. WE LOVE OUR JOB. Oh BTW this is mostly fake thanks to HIPAA.

@EMS_United - EMS United is a place for emergency medical services (EMS) professionals to connect!

@EMS1 - The premier First Responder, EMT and Paramedic resource to find relevant ambulance news, identify key EMS training information, interact with each other.

@jemsconnect - JEMS is the source for Emergency Medical Services professionals

@EMSNews – Updates on Emergency Medical Services, Ambulance, Paramedic news pulled from multiple sources. Mostly automated, mostly works. Direct questions etc @dengerin

@EMSRNews - EMSResponder News

@emssafe

@geekymedic – Paramedic Geek..Need I say More

@Medicbuzz - I’m a Paramedic and Nurse involved in disaster planning and response. Member US National Disaster Medical System w/ the NJ1-DMAT. Philadelphia U. Grad Student

@EMSRTraining

@PedroParamedic - Big City Paramedic with a weakness for big dogs, fast bikes and blond waitresses

@gfriese – Greg creates elearning for emergency responders at eps411.com. Author, presenter, photographer, and paramedic. Runner, cyclist, outdoor enthusiast

@medatrain – Online Community First Responder Forum as well as providing everything a First Responder needs to perform their duties

@thebigredguide – The new fire industry website covering products, companies, news and events

@STATter911 – Fire and EMS news from a TV reporter and former firefighter

@LiveFireFeeds - LiveFireFeeds.com, never miss a second!

@NationalFire - Wildland Fire Fighting Equipment

@NWSAFire – Executive Director of the National Wildfire Suppression Assn.

@FireDaily - Your portal to the current issues, events, and wisdom of our fellow Brothers and Sisters in the greatest of all professions.

@HoopieWorld – Western Pennsylvania Fire News Blog and Information

@AerialFirefight – UK based Tangent Link organise technical conferences for the Aerial Firefighting Community. There are other related products in the pipeline. Watch this space!

@helmetdude – Husband, Dad, Fire Fighter, Hero, Jackass not necessarily in that order.

@BrianHumphrey – Crisis communications consultant to government and industry, when not serving as an LAFD Spokesman.

@firelinkcom – Fire & Rescue Community, Firefighter, Fireguru, Fire Photos, Fire Video, Firefighter Social Network

@MsParamedic – Paramedic. Musician. Cattle Farmer. Body Combat enthusiast.

@FiremanRich - ARFF Fire Fighter….Tweet on Twitter & Have Fun! : )

@FirePrevention – 11-year paramedic veteran that believes fire departments should do more to promote Fire Prevention Week. Go ahead and tweet yourself.

@firejobs – Find job openings for Firefighters, EMTs, EMS and Paramedics all over the US at Firejobs.com. 338 positions were updated in the last 30 days.

@firetactics - Today’s Plan is Tomorrow’s Action

@FOOLS_Intl – Fraternal Order of Leatherheads Society–an international firefighter organization promoting training, traditions and brotherhood of the fire service

@TheBravest - theBravest.com twitters FDNY New York City Fire Department Live Fire Radio Scanner

@HoustonFireDept – Houston FD CAD. Will display all major accidents, rescues, structure fires, and any call requiring 3+ units. Run by @paulvx and @ghawi (non-official)

@TinaFightsFire – I am a wife to 1, mom to 3, friend to several, have a passion for the fire service. I promote & teach fire/life safety! :)

@PhillyFireNews

@PGFDPIO – One of the largest and busiest combination Fire/EMS Departments in the Country.

@FireGround – Its only a disaster if you are not prepared

@firefighterspot - Home of the Best Firefighting Video

@TheSecretList – Dedicated to Firefighter Safety www.firefighterclosecalls.com

@FireRescue1 - The fastest-growing website for firefighters, bringing you the latest fire news, expert columns, fire video, fire-EMS, training and product info

@FFBehavior

@DispatchDemon – Emergency Medical Dispatcher and Scanner Freek.

@Inspector911 – We have resources for inspectors on ICC, NFPA, or just inspectors in general, check us out at www.inspector911.com

@apollosfyre – Scanning most of Central Calif

@BigWhiteFireDog – Fight Fires. Co-own a website design co. Raise/Rescue Great Pyrenees Dogs. Love Celtic Music, Good Food, Calif Wines, Micro Brews, My Wife of 25 yrs & my sons.

@SanAntonioFire – San Antonio Fire Department will tweet all major accidents, rescues, structure fires, and any call requiring 3+ units. *Run by @paulvx and @ghawi (non official)

@campusfirewatch - Working to improve fire safety at schools and in the community. Organizer of National Campus Fire Safety Month 2009.

@DougMummert – Public Safety/Public Relations/Community Service

SPVFire – Official Twitter of the Spring Valley VFD, a 501c3 Non-Profit

@LCIMT - The Low Country All Hazards Type 3 Incident Mgmt Team consist of members from all the disciplines in Public Safety. The team covers 14 counties in SC.

@firecamp – As a non-profit wildland firefighter school, Colorado Firecamp serves as drop point #1 for many S-130/190 students getting started in wildland fire.

@LAFD – A full-spectrum life safety agency protecting the City of Los Angeles. To report an emergency, call 9-1-1.

@LAFDTalk – @LAFDtalk is for discussing or querying the Los Angeles Fire Department. For incident alerts follow @LAFD. To report an emergency, call 9-1-1.

@kriskaull - Husband of 1. Dad of 2. Paramedic, technology expert, public speaker. Bozeman outdoor enthusiast. Beer fan. Consummate BUZZ architect. Considering job as ninja.

@EPI_Junky - Mom, EMT, permanent student.

@rescue_monkey – Firefighter/Paramedic; Ham Operator KI4QNB; Hazmat Nut; Aviation enthusiast (Private Pilot Lic. is next on list); Photography

@everydayemstips – Tips, resources, study guides, ebooks for students, EMTs, Paramedics, and Managers

@EMSEduCast – A poscast by and for EMS Educators

@PIOSMTraining

@inquarters14 – Emergency Response Team volunteer, Animal Rescue – I follow News, Fires, First Responders, Anipals, Pilots, L.A. Lakers & maybe you!

@scannerdude - ham radio operator,scanner buff and student of life.

@olorinpc - Geek, Firefighter, blogger, JC Alumni

@ABCOfire - Your ONE source provider in Fire Protection. Follow ABCO Team: @stevesmith1, @Heather04Ann, @MaryeKraft, @TerriPaoletta and Partners @JillatLiveSafe, @NIFAST

@Heather04Ann - Fire Fighters Daughter, Fire Protection Fanatic, Love Walking/Running, Additiced to Tanning, Nascar =LIFE.

@ENeitzel - I am a National PIO, Involved with Fire & Aviation Management. Incident Social Media (ISM) Zealot and a supporter of the 4th Estate.

and yes this list took a pretty long time to compile!!!

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47 Comments

  1. Mike says

    what a great list and some of the best on twitter, I think you have got a great list going @inspector911

    on September 15, 2009 @ 12:27 am. Reply
  2. Mike says

    what a great list and some of the best on twitter, I think you have got a great list going @inspector911

    on September 14, 2009 @ 8:27 pm. Reply
  3. @ghawi says

    What about @SanAntonioFire :)

    Shameless plug ;)

    on September 15, 2009 @ 12:48 am. Reply
  4. Sjones503 says

    may I suggest @LCIMT as well…?

    on September 15, 2009 @ 2:13 am. Reply
  5. Sjones503 says

    may I suggest @LCIMT as well…?

    on September 14, 2009 @ 10:13 pm. Reply
  6. TBChick says

    You have @BrianHumphrey but you DON’T have @LAFD and @LAFDtalk? Tell me my eyes are playing tricks on me and that I just missed them!!

    on September 15, 2009 @ 5:57 am. Reply
  7. TBChick says

    You have @BrianHumphrey but you DON’T have @LAFD and @LAFDtalk? Tell me my eyes are playing tricks on me and that I just missed them!!

    on September 15, 2009 @ 1:57 am. Reply
  8. Fire Critic says

    TBChick, your eyes were playing tricks on you. Actually, I accidentally left them out and I added them at the bottom of the list. Thanks for the heads up!

    on September 15, 2009 @ 11:52 am. Reply
  9. The Fire Critic says

    TBChick, your eyes were playing tricks on you. Actually, I accidentally left them out and I added them at the bottom of the list. Thanks for the heads up!

    on September 15, 2009 @ 7:52 am. Reply
  10. Greg Friese says

    Thanks for compiling this great list. In addition to @gfriese I also co-post for these other Twitter accounts @piosmtraining, @emseducast, and @everydayemstips.

    I use both Hootsuite and Tweetdeck for managing multiple Twitter accounts.

    A couple of my other favorite users are @KrisKaull, @EPI_Junky, @rescue_monkey

    on September 15, 2009 @ 12:56 pm. Reply
  11. Greg Friese says

    Thanks for compiling this great list. In addition to @gfriese I also co-post for these other Twitter accounts @piosmtraining, @emseducast, and @everydayemstips.

    I use both Hootsuite and Tweetdeck for managing multiple Twitter accounts.

    A couple of my other favorite users are @KrisKaull, @EPI_Junky, @rescue_monkey

    on September 15, 2009 @ 8:56 am. Reply
  12. Fire Critic says

    Thanks for all the feedback. I have added all the suggestions from the comments and on twitter! Keep them coming!!!

    on September 15, 2009 @ 1:49 pm. Reply
  13. The Fire Critic says

    Thanks for all the feedback. I have added all the suggestions from the comments and on twitter! Keep them coming!!!

    on September 15, 2009 @ 9:49 am. Reply
  14. FireMom says

    Looks like I have quite a few to go through and add! What a great list!

    @FireMom

    on September 15, 2009 @ 1:54 pm. Reply
  15. FireMom says

    Looks like I have quite a few to go through and add! What a great list!

    @FireMom

    on September 15, 2009 @ 9:54 am. Reply
  16. Jake Barnard says

    Great list!

    ND Firefighter, blogger

    @olorinpc

    on September 15, 2009 @ 2:06 pm. Reply
  17. Jake Barnard says

    Great list!

    ND Firefighter, blogger

    @olorinpc

    on September 15, 2009 @ 10:06 am. Reply
  18. MichaelM says

    Great list, we have only been on twitter for a short time and still learning. But I’d love to offer a discount to your readers. Follow us on twitter @buyEMP or http://www.twitter.com/buyEMP and code TWEMP10 to get 10% off orders over $100 and free ground shipping on EMS supplies, rescue gear, first aid and emergency supplies etc.

    And thanks for all you do to protect us Emergency Medical Products
    http://www.buyEMP.com

    on September 15, 2009 @ 4:03 pm. Reply
  19. MichaelM says

    Great list, we have only been on twitter for a short time and still learning. But I’d love to offer a discount to your readers. Follow us on twitter @buyEMP or http://www.twitter.com/buyEMP and code TWEMP10 to get 10% off orders over $100 and free ground shipping on EMS supplies, rescue gear, first aid and emergency supplies etc.

    And thanks for all you do to protect us Emergency Medical Products
    http://www.buyEMP.com

    on September 15, 2009 @ 12:03 pm. Reply
  20. Heather says

    Thanks for taking the time to compile this great list of fire safety twitter users. Please add: @ABCOFire, @NIFAST and @Heather04Ann. We all share and RT fire safety information. Thanks.

    on September 15, 2009 @ 6:09 pm. Reply
  21. Heather says

    Thanks for taking the time to compile this great list of fire safety twitter users. Please add: @ABCOFire, @NIFAST and @Heather04Ann. We all share and RT fire safety information. Thanks.

    on September 15, 2009 @ 2:09 pm. Reply
  22. Sophie M. says

    What about @ENeitzel the official voice of the Station Fire in LA???

    on September 15, 2009 @ 6:28 pm. Reply
  23. Fire Critic says

    I added them, sorry @NIFAST only had one tweet….they didn’t make the cut.

    on September 15, 2009 @ 6:28 pm. Reply
  24. Sophie M. says

    What about @ENeitzel the official voice of the Station Fire in LA???

    on September 15, 2009 @ 2:28 pm. Reply
  25. Fire Critic says

    I fixed that. I am not sure how I overlooked that one. I have been following him for a while. Thanks for the heads up.

    on September 15, 2009 @ 6:32 pm. Reply
  26. Tina Robinette (@tinafightsfir says

    Thanks a bunch for the shout out and the list…. altho I am following a bunch of these, some I was missing…..

    I love the community we all have become a part of!

    Kudos!!!!

    on September 15, 2009 @ 10:56 pm. Reply
  27. Tina Robinette (@tinafightsfire) says

    Thanks a bunch for the shout out and the list…. altho I am following a bunch of these, some I was missing…..

    I love the community we all have become a part of!

    Kudos!!!!

    on September 15, 2009 @ 6:56 pm. Reply
  28. Bill says

    Shameless plug for Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue – @mcfrs

    on September 16, 2009 @ 11:41 am. Reply
  29. Bill says

    Shameless plug for Montgomery County (MD) Fire and Rescue – @mcfrs

    on September 16, 2009 @ 7:41 am. Reply
  30. MikeM says

    A shameless plug here as well, http://twitter.com/FireBlogger

    BTW, very nice list!

    on October 7, 2009 @ 9:16 pm. Reply
  31. MikeM says

    A shameless plug here as well, http://twitter.com/FireBlogger

    BTW, very nice list!

    on October 7, 2009 @ 5:16 pm. Reply
  32. Black Helmet Apparel says

    Nice list- thanks for taking the time to compile!

    on November 21, 2009 @ 11:36 pm. Reply
  33. Black Helmet Apparel says

    Nice list- thanks for taking the time to compile!

    on November 22, 2009 @ 12:36 am. Reply
  34. John Broyles says

    Then there's always me @ssgjbroyles and my girlfriend @shell1972

    on January 17, 2010 @ 12:49 am. Reply
  35. Shari Simpson says

    Two-In, Two-Out Blog: Life in the Fire Service by a Firefighter's Wife @cfdwife

    on May 1, 2010 @ 8:47 pm. Reply
  36. Shari Simpson says

    Compiled this list and then some and added it to my twitter lists- you can easily access this list now at

    http://twitter.com/cfdwife/fire-ems

    on May 2, 2010 @ 11:52 am. Reply
  37. Shari Simpson says

    Compiled this list and then some and added it to my twitter lists- you can easily access this list now at

    http://twitter.com/cfdwife/fire-ems

    on May 2, 2010 @ 3:52 pm. Reply
  38. Bajanfirefighters says

    Very happy to have made the list… will endeavour to maintain a relevant and informative news feed. Thanks again.

    on March 1, 2011 @ 2:56 am. Reply
  39. Fat Guy Harlem Shake says

    I like it when individuals come together and share opinions.

    Great site, keep it up!

    on February 25, 2013 @ 1:26 am. Reply
  40. @ghawi says

    What about @SanAntonioFire :)

    Shameless plug ;)

    on September 14, 2009 @ 8:48 pm. Reply
  41. The Fire Critic says

    I added them, sorry @NIFAST only had one tweet….they didn’t make the cut.

    on September 15, 2009 @ 2:28 pm. Reply
  42. The Fire Critic says

    I fixed that. I am not sure how I overlooked that one. I have been following him for a while. Thanks for the heads up.

    on September 15, 2009 @ 2:32 pm. Reply

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