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BOSTON_EMS

RedCrossEastMA Give @DavidHasselhoff a run for his money and train to be a certified American Red Cross lifeguard this summer! redcrosseastma.wordpress.com/2012/05/24/sun… 12:46 PM May 24th via web Retweeted by BOSTON_EMS and 1 other
Ready_Boston Car seats save lives. If you're not sure how to properly install yours, contact @boston_ems 617-343-6891 for info on getting the right fit! 8:30 AM May 24th via HootSuite Retweeted by BOSTON_EMS and 3 others
Don’t ruin the party w/ unsafe food. Check out BPHC’s tips on safe food handling before hosting that bbq bphc.org/programs/Fact%… 9:18 AM May 24th via web
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JEFF_EMT 2012 #EMSWeek Tribute 911 Emergency Medical Services More Than A Job A Calling youtu.be/lS_dhNbjtkg via @youtube #EMT #PARAMEDIC #THANKYOU 8:21 AM May 24th via Tweet Button Retweeted by BOSTON_EMS
Ready_Boston It's going to be a HOT Memorial Day weekend. Stay cool and safe in extreme heat with these tips: ow.ly/b7MLT. 8:01 AM May 24th via HootSuite Retweeted by BOSTON_EMS and 3 others
Ready_Boston Tomorrow is Heat Safety Awareness Day, so let's keep thinking of ways to beat the heat and stay safe! 7:39 AM May 24th via HootSuite Retweeted by BOSTON_EMS and 2 others
@HealthyBoston If you mean kitten videos and such, then yes, do that. 7:01 AM May 24th via web in reply to HealthyBoston
Citizen_Corps @FEMA Deputy Admin Rich Serino offers a tribute to #EMS in honor of National EMS Week: 1.usa.gov/kOlsAy 1:41 PM May 23rd via web Retweeted by BOSTON_EMS and 6 others
@Just_HenE @RuralMetroCorp We appreciate that. 6:46 AM May 24th via web in reply to Just_HenE
Next Fri marks @Boston_EMS' 1 yr on Twitter. How do you think we're doing? 6:45 AM May 24th via web
safekidsusa Do you know that #drowning is a leading cause of death for children? Join #poolsafely for a discussion on prevention today at 2pm 6:34 AM May 24th via web Retweeted by BOSTON_EMS and 7 others
@rescueshotcase Thank you! 6:34 AM May 24th via web in reply to rescueshotcase
Thank you @mayortommenino, @BOSCityCouncil, @Boston_Police, @BrighamWomens, @The_BMC, @AlertBoston, @MassEyeAndEar youtu.be/KLcWzdEgSLI 1:51 PM May 23rd via web
Thank you @Massport, @FaulknerHosp, @HeartMASS, @MassGeneral, @TuftsMedicalCtr, @BIDMChealth, @northeastern youtu.be/KLcWzdEgSLI 1:46 PM May 23rd via web
@ryancmcphoto Nice! 1:03 PM May 23rd via web in reply to ryancmcphoto
This wknd is going to be beautiful! What ever you're up to, pack the sunscreen, water, hats and other protective layers. Here for u Boston. 1:00 PM May 23rd via web
waDNR National #EMSWeek -Thank a Paramedic, EMT or Emergency Medical Dispatcher & remember #campfire safety this #MemorialDay weekend. 11:54 AM May 23rd via web from Washington, US Retweeted by BOSTON_EMS and 7 others
BostonTrauma May is National Trauma Awareness Month...Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among those aged 5-34 in the U.S. 11:36 AM May 23rd via HootSuite Retweeted by BOSTON_EMS and 1 other
SNVredcross May is Military Appreciation Month, and we sure do. We support our service men and women locally and around the world! ow.ly/aGpIU 11:20 AM May 23rd via HootSuite Retweeted by BOSTON_EMS and 1 other