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A letter to the American public: Public safety will shine during the COVID-19 pandemic
It takes a special person to risk his or her life to keep others safe, but that’s exactly what public safety personnel do…
Pulsara announces free COVID-19 management package
The package is free for EMS and healthcare organizations seeking to limit exposure through telemedicine and interfacility communication
Video: Fla. city leader suggests exposing first responders to COVID-19 to build immunity
Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola drew ire for saying first responders could "take one for the team" during the outbreak
Free EMS to continue service during a national emergency
Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board removes constraints on EMS response to the coronavirus epidemic
EMS Compact declared operational
The interstate personnel licensing system was approved to begin operations early to help agencies impacted by COVID-19
FDNY firefighter tests positive for COVID-19; 31 quarantined
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Saturday that a Brooklyn firefighter tested positive; shifts for firefighters and EMS have been modified in response…
FDNY firefighter tests positive for coronavirus; 31 quarantined
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Saturday that a Brooklyn firefighter tested positive; shifts for firefighters and EMS have been modified in response…
Minnesota issues ‘5-day Emergency Suspension of Ambulance Services’ memo
Ambulance services asked to maintain normal operations during COVID-19 pandemic but are given exceptions to staffing, equipment and drug requirements
How to continue EMT, paramedic course instruction during COVID-19 pandemic
EMS instructors learn about webcasting, screencasting and other tools to continue class instruction and prepare students for testing
NREMT extends 2020 recertification deadline, modifies requirements due to COVID-19
The National Registry of EMTs extended the deadline by three months and will allow providers to complete continued education outside of classrooms
IAFC launches coronavirus task force
The task force will share ways fire departments can protect their members while continuing to serve their communities
President Trump preparing to invoke emergency powers over coronavirus
The administration's federal task force managing the crisis was working to break a bottleneck in the nation's ability to test for COVID-19