Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Understanding the leave provisions
The new law provides for two types of leave for employees impacted by COVID-19
IAFC details how COVID-19-driven stimulus bill impacts EMS
The stimulus bill identifies the funding streams used to reimburse fire and EMS departments for operational costs during national emergency
CDC announces PPE usage calculator tool
The tool calculates the average use rate for each type of equipment to help agencies plan for shortages
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
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