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The Jacksonville firefighters reportedly had mild symptoms and have since returned home
The second annual “Hero’s for Heroes Run,” an appreciation event for fire and EMS workers, was started during the pandemic amid strict social distancing
The National Registry announced the suspension of Distributive Education limits for EMTs, AEMTs, paramedics and EMRs due for recertification next year
Firefighter Rodney Heard died after “a courageous battle with COVID-19” a statement from the St. Louis Fire Department read
Surviving COVID-19 and now managing its ongoing health effects has given me a new appreciation for family, friends and life
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
From how the department aligns with the university mission to how it handled the pandemic and prepares for WUI incidents
Angie Fisher and Holly Buskirk Siple are drawing on the support of their community as they fight the coronavirus
Hanover Fire Captain Fred Freeman earned the award for his work in establishing the department’s MIH program and using it to expand access to COVID-19 testing
The Administration seeks to mobilize an ‘All-of-America Sprint’ to get 70% of U.S. adults vaccinated by July 4
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