What is anosmia and is it a symptom of COVID-19?
March 27, 2020
There are many causes of anosmia that EMTs and paramedics regularly encounter
Ohio fire chief orders personnel to limit side jobs to reduce COVID-19 exposure
March 27, 2020
The order raised concerns that personnel who work part time at other public safety agencies would no longer be available to assist those communities
NAEMT issues call to action, demands federal COVID-19 support for EMS
March 27, 2020
The association has published an op-ed, and sent a letter to Congress and the White House urging immediate action on a list of EMS needs
Starbucks offering free coffee to those on the front lines of COVID-19 pandemic
March 27, 2020
The company's charitable foundation also donated $500,000 to support first responders and healthcare workers with PPE and care packages
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Understanding the leave provisions
March 26, 2020
The new law provides for two types of leave for employees impacted by COVID-19
IAFC details how COVID-19-driven stimulus bill impacts EMS
March 26, 2020
The stimulus bill identifies the funding streams used to reimburse fire and EMS departments for operational costs during national emergency
CDC announces PPE usage calculator tool
March 26, 2020
The tool calculates the average use rate for each type of equipment to help agencies plan for shortages
NAEMT: Governments have failed to provide funding, protection for EMS
March 26, 2020
The association issued a statement expressing that EMS agencies have yet to receive needed relief during the COVID-19 national health emergency
FDNY sees highest call volume since 9/11
March 26, 2020
Union leaders said the COVID-19 crisis has driven 911 calls up by 40% while staff is decreasing as department members test positive
Why a cloth mask isn’t adequate healthcare PPE
March 26, 2020
Well-intentioned homemade cloth masks won’t protect EMS providers from COVID-19 and may increase risk of viral infection