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A review of the most important information for fire and EMS leaders as they develop plans to treat patients and protect personnel
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Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola drew ire for saying first responders could “take one for the team” during the outbreak
Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board removes constraints on EMS response to the coronavirus epidemic
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
Ambulance services asked to maintain normal operations during COVID-19 pandemic but are given exceptions to staffing, equipment and drug requirements
The firefighters responded to a cardiac arrest call and resuscitated the patient
Develop a plan for recalling retired members and asking for community volunteers
The National Registry of EMTs extended the deadline by three months and will allow providers to complete continuing education outside of classrooms
The task force will share ways fire departments can protect their members while continuing to serve their communities
The administration’s federal task force managing the crisis was working to break a bottleneck in the nation’s ability to test for COVID-19
