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NAEMT: Governments have failed to provide funding, protection for EMS
The association issued a statement expressing that EMS agencies have yet to receive needed relief during the COVID-19 national health emergency
FDNY sees highest call volume since 9/11
Union leaders said the COVID-19 crisis has driven 911 calls up by 40% while staff is decreasing as department members test positive
Why a cloth mask isn’t adequate healthcare PPE
Well-intentioned homemade cloth masks won’t protect EMS providers from COVID-19 and may increase risk of viral infection
Ky. FF-EMT accused of sexually abusing coworker at firehouse
The suspect has been terminated and charged with first-degree sexual abuse
Human factors: How to use them to improve clinical outcomes
Identify the human factors – fatigue, stress, distraction – that can cause medical errors and change your organization’s culture
Baltimore first responders to receive stipend during COVID-19 crisis
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers will receive an additional $200 biweekly for their work during the pandemic
Convention center converted to rig decontamination station during pandemic
The Century II facility in Wichita, Kan. is offering drive-thru decontamination for ambulances and other emergency vehicles using an electrostatic spray
Kentucky FFs struggle to get COVID-19 tests, workers’ compensation
Union representatives say quarantined firefighters are being denied workers' compensation because it's too difficult to prove they were exposed through work
Ky. FFs struggle to get COVID-19 tests, workers’ compensation
Union representatives say quarantined firefighters are being denied workers' compensation because it's too difficult to prove they were exposed through work
FDNY COVID-19 count nearly doubles in one day; 84 now tested positive
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said earlier this week that 46 FDNY members had tested positive
11 unlikely sources of PPE donations
As the medical community adjusts to keep up with the pace of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals are receiving PPE donations from…
COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations