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Ohio first responders put out call for PPE donations
Summit County is asking dentists, construction companies, small businesses and anyone else who has PPE to donate to firefighters and EMS
First responders to get priority COVID-19 testing in Calif. county
Santa Clara County has decided to expedite COVID-19 testing for emergency personnel in the hopes of avoiding staffing shortages
Minn. EMS agencies asked to maintain normal operations during emergency
The state’s peacetime emergency declaration automatically triggers exceptions to staffing, driver and equipment requirements
MCHD emergency protocol to eliminate nebulized albuterol
Montgomery County Hospital District EMS is using a low-cost approach to administer albuterol via metered-dose inhaler, reducing viral spread without compromising patient…
USFA issues guidance for COVID-19 cost recovery
The U.S. Fire Administration outlined how agencies can take advantage of FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program
Pittsburgh first responders won’t be notified of COVID-19 exposure
Officials said federal privacy laws mean first responders can't be told if they came in contact with a patient who tested positive…
Leaders facing unprecedented challenges
Foundational beliefs will guide EMS leaders through the challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic
#StayHomeforUs: EMS providers use social media campaign to promote COVID-19 safety
Paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers are taking photos for the campaign by holding up signs asking the public to be considerate of public…
Video: FDNY paramedic writes, performs EMS-themed rap song
FDNY Paramedic Farooq Muhammad said he took inspiration from the resilience of EMS providers through crises including the COVID-19 pandemic
Video: Paramedic writes, performs EMS-themed rap song
Paramedic Farooq Muhammad said he took inspiration from the resilience of EMS providers through crises including the COVID-19 pandemic
Raises, bonuses approved for first responders in Va. county
Paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, deputies and dispatchers will receive a pay raise of up to 5% and bonuses of up to $4,000 as…
NFPA offers free public access to codes to help manage COVID-19
The codes and standards provide organizations guidance on crisis management, PPE and infection control