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How long can SARS-CoV2 (Coronavirus) survive on surfaces?
Here is what we know right now about viability of the virus that causes COVID-19 on surfaces
NAEMT, AAA call for Congress to include EMS in COVID-19 relief package
The organizations urged supporters to contact their representatives and ask for measures including reimbursements, tax deduction and direct funding
FEMA announces forum to crowdsource best practices for COVID-19 response
The ‘Ideascale’ space is looking for ideas related to protecting vulnerable populations and managing supplies
5 COVID-19 employment considerations for fire/EMS agencies
How fire/EMS can protect personnel physically and financially during the COVID-19 pandemic
EMS to perform at-home COVID-19 tests in Massachusetts
EMS providers across the state are being trained to administer the tests
Utilizing community paramedicine and streamlining operations during COVID-19
In this episode, Chris Cebollero speaks with Will Dunn, clinical manager of Eagle County Paramedics, who shares how his agency is handling…
Facebook donates wildfire mask stockpile for COVID-19 response
The masks were originally purchased to be worn during wildfires in California, where Facebook is headquartered
Calif. city FD opens unrestricted COVID-19 testing site
The testing site at the city fire station is open to anyone and can provide same-day or next-day results
COVID-19 FAQs for public safety partners
Use this resource on commonly asked questions about N95 masks and COVID-19 safety to educate law enforcement colleagues, friends and family
EMT jumps from stolen ambulance in Philadelphia
The EMT sustained minor injuries after jumping from the moving rig
Conn. first responders stunned to receive only expired respirators
The hundreds of N95 masks received from both the national and state stockpile were expired, most by at least 10 years
Firefighters learn through social media that they were exposed to COVID-19
The three firefighters were not informed by the county health department or hospital that a patient they transported had died from the…