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How drones could be used during the COVID-19 response
International first responders have used drones for observation, sharing messages with the public and even decontamination
The view from inside a New York hospital dealing with COVID-19
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome two health professionals from Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in New York, who discuss what it's like…
ET3 model delayed until Fall 2020
The start of the five-year test period for the Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport model has been moved due to the COVID-19…
Quick Take: UWashEMS COVID-19 Paramedic Training Tuesday
EMS medical director, EMS fellows share findings from Seattle EMS data on patient-provider transmission rate, COVID-19 presentation and comorbidities
‘We cannot lose our workforce’: IAFC considers surgical masks recommendation
In their weekly webinar, members of the IAFC COVID-19 Task Force provided updated guidelines and advice for members battling the virus
How to safely manage COVID-19 respiratory failure patients
The Montgomery County Hospital District EMS shares its specific airway algorithm and a COVID-19 airway management update
Senators propose up to $25K in hazard pay for essential workers
The COVID-19 "Heroes Fund" would increase pay for first responders and other essential employees by $13 per hour
Senators propose up to $25K in hazard pay for essential workers
The COVID-19 "Heroes Fund" would increase pay for first responders and other essential employees by $13 per hour
Q&A: How fire and EMS leaders can face the economic impacts of the global pandemic
Chief Steve Pegram details the possible financial impacts facing fire and EMS departments as well as the goals of the IAFC’s Economic…
Local governments providing hazard pay, stipends for first responders
Several local governments have implemented hazard pay and stipends for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic
More than 1,300 FDNY members return to work
The department said the firefighters and EMS providers, who were either exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19, are able to return to…
Volunteer Minn. fire-rescue suspending first response service due to PPE shortage
The volunteers will no longer make first responses to medical calls before the primary ambulance provider arrives