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Quick Take: COVID-19 EMS Patient Management: Myth vs. Reality webinar
Communication, PPE and decontamination strategies highlighted the 4th FirstWatch and Paramedic Chiefs of Canada COVID-19 webinar
Video: Kan. hospital turns ambulance bay into COVID-19 evaluation space
As the pandemic spreads, one Kansas hospital is utilizing space to separate those possibly infected from the general public
US COVID-19 vaccine test opens with 1st doses
Even if these tests go well, a vaccine would not be available for widespread use for 12 to 18 months
COVID-19 vaccine test opens with 1st doses
Even if these tests go well, a vaccine would not be available for widespread use for 12 to 18 months
CFSI postpones annual fire symposium due to COVID-19 pandemic
The organization has formed a task force to focus on moving forward and continuing engagement with Congress
Washington COVID-19 hotlines were unprepared for onslaught of callers
As the rest of the nation ramps up its COVID-19 response, Washington provides some early lessons on emergency communication
IAFC COVID-19 webinar: Key takeaways for first responders
A review of the most important information for fire and EMS leaders as they develop plans to treat patients and protect personnel
Police: Don’t call 911 because you ran out of toilet paper
Police in an Oregon city took to social media to recommend several toilet paper alternatives for residents
Attorney argues against building of fire/EMS station near race track, says it will disturb horses
Saratoga Springs officials are seeking to build the $6.6 million facility in a location that will improve response times to newly developed…
Public safety events postponed and canceled due to COVID-19
As government and health officials caution large gatherings, conference leaders are heeding the warnings
Video: Trump advises no gatherings of 10+, elderly should stay home
The White House issued guidance for the next 15 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
International Round Table on Community Paramedicine to be held online
The two-day program will feature sessions on topics such as mental health, telemedicine and community paramedicine in rural areas