Are first responder COVID-19 deaths considered LODDs?
March 31, 2020
PSOB releases statement underscoring need to prove on-the-job exposure
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid extends flexibility in transport locations, paperwork
March 31, 2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlined requirements that have been waived to prioritize patient care during the COVID-19 national emergency
Dear Congress, now is the time to fix EMS
March 31, 2020
COVID-19 is overwhelming the already over-stressed and underfunded emergency medical services system. This is what EMS needs to survive the pandemic
Petition calls for first responder hazard pay during COVID-19 pandemic
March 31, 2020
A Change.org petition launched by a Kentucky EMT has received nearly 25,000 signatures over the last two weeks
IAFC president says fire and EMS ‘orphaned’ by Congress and Trump
March 31, 2020
Chief Gary Ludwig calls for action, saying federal aid for fire and EMS was largely overlooked in the CARES Act
3 Ohio public safety agencies no longer revealing number of personnel tested positive for COVID-19
March 31, 2020
The Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police and Franklin County Sheriff's Office said they made the decision after consulting with legal counsel
AMR deployed to New York metro area on FEMA request
March 31, 2020
Hundreds of AMR personnel and ambulances have been sent to the greater New York area, which has become the epicenter of the U.S. COVID-19 crisis
Detroit to get COVID-19 rapid-testing kits for first responders, healthcare workers
March 31, 2020
The city has entered into an agreement with Abbott Laboratories to receive 5,000 kits that can produce results within 15 minutes
Troubleshooting common capnography challenges: 3 tips for better results
March 31, 2020
Following these capnography hacks will help set your care apart
Report details communications breakdown in death of Fla. 10K runner
March 31, 2020
The fire department report said first responders scrambled to find the collapsed runner on a crowded bridge without adequate maps or information