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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
Calif. city FD opens unrestricted COVID-19 testing site
The testing site at the city fire station is open to anyone and can provide same-day or next-day results
COVID-19 FAQs for public safety partners
Use this resource on commonly asked questions about N95 masks and COVID-19 safety to educate law enforcement colleagues, friends and family
EMT jumps from stolen ambulance in Philadelphia
The EMT sustained minor injuries after jumping from the moving rig
Conn. first responders stunned to receive only expired respirators
The hundreds of N95 masks received from both the national and state stockpile were expired, most by at least 10 years
Firefighters learn through social media that they were exposed to COVID-19
The three firefighters were not informed by the county health department or hospital that a patient they transported had died from the…
New Orleans no longer quarantining fire, EMS personnel exposed to COVID-19
Personnel will instead be asked to wear masks and monitor for symptoms in order to prevent staffing shortages
EMS surge capacity: Where to find more caregivers for COVID-19 response
During this national emergency EMS needs to find qualified caregivers to help maintain field response capabilities
Urgent EMS needs for COVID-19 response
Epidemiologist calls for drastic actions to save lives and keep the EMS system from collapsing