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A federal appeals court ruled that Bellingham’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees did not violate the Constitution
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The agency ends across-the-board vaccine guidance and urges individuals, especially seniors, to consult their clinicians
How lessons from COVID-19 are shaping the next evolution in PPE for law enforcement, fire, EMS and corrections
The appeals court agreed Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue faced undue hardship if it excused the unvaccinated crew members, citing safety, staffing and operational risks during the pandemic
2024 deliveries rise 13%, but booked orders remain 45% above pre-pandemic baseline
When Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Karl Tsen was ordered into quarantine mid-date at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he and Kristy Sloan barely knew each other — two weeks later, they were inseparable
The fire service must heed relevant warnings to prepare for predictable major events and increase department resilience for the truly unpredictable events
The COVID-19 RAPID Mental Health Assessment highlights key concerns related to first responder stress, general wellbeing, and work-life balance
The NFFF will add 16 names to the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial this year
The fire service responded as it always does, tackling the challenges with vigor and determination
The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
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