Former EMT tries to convert bag valve masks into ventilators
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor Gregory Fischer hopes to create an open-source design that will help address COVID-19-driven ventilator shortages
Leadership during troubled times: Lessons for the COVID-19 crisis
As public safety agencies across the country adapt response models, we must not forget the need to adapt leadership strategies
Mass. lawmakers seek hazard duty pay for quarantined, infected first responders
A bipartisan proposal would prevent affected first responders in the state from needing to using their sick, personal or vacation days while they are unable to...
Texas paramedic says EMS unfairly told to leave fire station over COVID-19 concerns
Fire officials responded saying the decision was made because county EMS providers were not using the same level of PPE and protocols as fire personnel
Pa. county to flag COVID-19 patients' addresses in 911 database
First responders will also be provided a daily list of addresses of people who have tested positive for COVID-19
Lawmaker to propose federal tax holiday for first responders
Rep. Bill Huizenga plans to introduce a bill that would allow for a three-month tax holiday modeled after tax relief for active military