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Nearly 4 dozen FDNY members test positive for COVID-19
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said two of the members who tested positive are hospitalized and the rest are recovering at home
Data company says current rate of COVID-19 N95 usage is ‘unsustainable’
The company recommended the use of surgical masks for lower risk calls in order to preserve the supply of respirators
8 fire and EMS agencies using social media to help flatten the curve
#StayHomeforUs, #AlwaysOpen and #HelpUsHelpYou are some of the hashtags being used to promote social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic
NJ puts out call for retired paramedics, doctors, nurses to assist during COVID-19
The state is asking EMS and healthcare professionals who are licensed but inactive to return to work during the crisis
Interactive Timeline: The COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.
Learn how COVID-19 has impacted fire/EMS and how public safety has adjusted its response
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