How drones could be used during the COVID-19 response
April 8, 2020
International first responders have used drones for observation, sharing messages with the public and even decontamination
The view from inside a New York hospital dealing with COVID-19
April 8, 2020
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome two health professionals from Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in New York, who discuss what it's like working during the pandemic
ET3 model delayed until Fall 2020
April 8, 2020
The start of the five-year test period for the Emergency Triage, Treat, and Transport model has been moved due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Quick Take: UWashEMS COVID-19 Paramedic Training Tuesday
April 8, 2020
EMS medical director, EMS fellows share findings from Seattle EMS data on patient-provider transmission rate, COVID-19 presentation and comorbidities
‘We cannot lose our workforce’: IAFC considers surgical masks recommendation
April 8, 2020
In their weekly webinar, members of the IAFC COVID-19 Task Force provided updated guidelines and advice for members battling the virus
How to safely manage COVID-19 respiratory failure patients
April 8, 2020
The Montgomery County Hospital District EMS shares its specific airway algorithm and a COVID-19 airway management update
Senators propose up to $25K in hazard pay for essential workers
April 8, 2020
The COVID-19 "Heroes Fund" would increase pay for first responders and other essential employees by $13 per hour
Senators propose up to $25K in hazard pay for essential workers
April 8, 2020
The COVID-19 "Heroes Fund" would increase pay for first responders and other essential employees by $13 per hour
Q&A: How fire and EMS leaders can face the economic impacts of the global pandemic
April 8, 2020
Chief Steve Pegram details the possible financial impacts facing fire and EMS departments as well as the goals of the IAFC’s Economic Task Force
Local governments providing hazard pay, stipends for first responders
April 8, 2020
Several local governments have implemented hazard pay and stipends for first responders and other front-line workers during the COVID-19 pandemic