This isn’t about minimizing loss.
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Tag Archives: Social Media
The ‘Taylor Swift Effect’ and Fire Service Personalities on Social Media
Just as Swift can mobilize millions with a single post, fire service personalities on social media are shaping firefighter culture, training and identity. Or, at least they think they are.
How Emotional Anchoring Shapes Online Risk Perception and Fireground Decisions
Social media amplifies emotional anchoring: dramatic images paired with comments like “This should never happen again” or “Ban that tactic” create an emotional echo chamber. Over time, this can shift culture, training, and even SOPs—driven more by emotional memory than evidence.
Emotional Anchoring Through Images: How Visuals Shape Perception and Risk in Firefighting
Emotional anchoring happens when a powerful image becomes tied to a strong feeling, leaving a lasting imprint on memory and shaping how we see future events. A rescue photo may anchor admiration, while a tragic image may embed fear, regardless of actual risk.
Data Not Drama 