Medical TV shows donate PPE used on sets to fire stations, hospitals
March 20, 2020
Shows such as “Station 19,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Good Doctor” are donating real PPE used as props to firefighter-medics, doctors and nurses
Ohio first responders put out call for PPE donations
March 20, 2020
Summit County is asking dentists, construction companies, small businesses and anyone else who has PPE to donate to firefighters and EMS
First responders to get priority COVID-19 testing in Calif. county
March 19, 2020
Santa Clara County has decided to expedite COVID-19 testing for emergency personnel in the hopes of avoiding staffing shortages
Minn. EMS agencies asked to maintain normal operations during emergency
March 19, 2020
The state’s peacetime emergency declaration automatically triggers exceptions to staffing, driver and equipment requirements
MCHD emergency protocol to eliminate nebulized albuterol
March 19, 2020
Montgomery County Hospital District EMS is using a low-cost approach to administer albuterol via metered-dose inhaler, reducing viral spread without compromising patient care
USFA issues guidance for COVID-19 cost recovery
March 19, 2020
The U.S. Fire Administration outlined how agencies can take advantage of FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program
Pittsburgh first responders won’t be notified of COVID-19 exposure
March 19, 2020
Officials said federal privacy laws mean first responders can't be told if they came in contact with a patient who tested positive for the virus
Leaders facing unprecedented challenges
March 19, 2020
Foundational beliefs will guide EMS leaders through the challenges wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic
#StayHomeforUs: EMS providers use social media campaign to promote COVID-19 safety
March 19, 2020
Paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers are taking photos for the campaign by holding up signs asking the public to be considerate of public safety
Video: FDNY paramedic writes, performs EMS-themed rap song
March 19, 2020
FDNY Paramedic Farooq Muhammad said he took inspiration from the resilience of EMS providers through crises including the COVID-19 pandemic