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Pa. extends deadlines to pay back volunteer fire, EMS loans
State leaders agreed to defer payments for April, May and June to assist volunteer fire, ambulance and rescue agencies during the pandemic
Specialized summer camp provides ideal site for first responder quarantine
The camp, which normally serves children with serious illnesses, is equipped with onsite medical facilities
Mattel creates EMT, doctor, nurse action figures; sales benefit first responder fund
Proceeds from the "Play It Forward" toy collection will go toward the First Responders First initiative
Woman who allegedly kicked EMT among 44 charged with violating Minn. stay-at-home order
A violation of the order is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000
Quick Take: Education, data reporting key to strengthening overwhelmed public health safety net
Fire and EMS leaders gather with the Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends to discuss the path ahead for public…
Video: Thunderbirds, Blue Angels fly over NYC, NJ, Philadelphia in salute to COVID-19 responders
The Air Force and Navy flight demonstration teams performed two flyovers honoring front-line personnel in areas hard-hit by the pandemic
Now open: AFG COVID-19 Supplemental grant application
Fire departments, NAEMS organizations and state fire academies can apply for PPE and other COVID-19 supplies
LODD: NY EMT dies after medical episode during shift
Tupper Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad EMT Jonathan "Thunder" Damon, 38, was honored by a procession of first responders on Saturday
A letter to the American public: You can help keep our first responders safe
Follow these actions to limit spread of the virus and stay informed
Calif. ambulance services manufacturing own PPE
Members of the California Ambulance Association have been sharing templates and tutorials for creating gowns and face shields
Tiger King, the Home Quarantine Game
Who is your EMS agency’s Joe Exotic?
Video: First responders share their stories of returning to work after virus recovery
First responders discuss being in isolation, residual symptoms and questions about immunity after returning to the front lines