IAFC offers COVID-19 personnel impact dashboard, more resources for fire, EMS leaders
March 16, 2020
The association encourages chiefs to review a preparedness checklist and guidelines for infection control
A letter to the American public: The COVID-19 pandemic national emergency is a call to serve
March 16, 2020
Every contribution of service matters to helping our country, community, neighborhood and family through this time of crisis and great need
A letter to the American public: Public safety will shine during the COVID-19 pandemic
March 16, 2020
It takes a special person to risk his or her life to keep others safe, but that’s exactly what public safety personnel do all the time
Pulsara announces free COVID-19 management package
March 16, 2020
The package is free for EMS and healthcare organizations seeking to limit exposure through telemedicine and interfacility communication
Video: Fla. city leader suggests exposing first responders to COVID-19 to build immunity
March 16, 2020
Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola drew ire for saying first responders could "take one for the team" during the outbreak
Free EMS to continue service during a national emergency
March 15, 2020
Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board removes constraints on EMS response to the coronavirus epidemic
EMS Compact declared operational
March 15, 2020
The interstate personnel licensing system was approved to begin operations early to help agencies impacted by COVID-19
FDNY firefighter tests positive for COVID-19; 31 quarantined
March 15, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Saturday that a Brooklyn firefighter tested positive; shifts for firefighters and EMS have been modified in response to the outbreak
FDNY firefighter tests positive for coronavirus; 31 quarantined
March 15, 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Saturday that a Brooklyn firefighter tested positive; shifts for firefighters and EMS have been modified in response to the outbreak
Minnesota issues ‘5-day Emergency Suspension of Ambulance Services’ memo
March 15, 2020
Ambulance services asked to maintain normal operations during COVID-19 pandemic but are given exceptions to staffing, equipment and drug requirements