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Even though ARP funds may not reach local governments for several months, you should start your efforts now if you are going to be successful
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The state legislature is scheduled to make a final vote on the budget on Friday
Regardless of case severity, many COVID-19 patients face serious persistent symptoms for months
Shake off the strictures of COVID-19, gear up and use training to prove you’re still ‘brilliant at the basics’
Laramie County Fire District #2 Assistant Chief Charles “Chuck” Scottini was battling wildfires in Colorado when he contracted the virus
Seguin Firefighter-Paramedic Roger Dean, 31, is survived by his wife and 8-month-old daughter
The federal agency recommended using one mask per patient due to an increased PPE supply
An Illinois service partnered with the health department to vaccinate vulnerable populations in homeless shelters, nursing homes, jails and congregate living facilities
A fundraiser was set up for Plainville Firefighter-EMT Brett Bertram after he was placed in a medically-induced coma
North Spartanburg Firefighter-EMT Don Johnson was first put on a ventilator in November
Buckeye Fire Chief Bob Costello, 62, is remembered as a “true visionary” and earned multiple awards throughout his service
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- Half of Fla. city FFs test positive for COVID-19
- Less than 0.01% of San Francisco FD members test positive for COVID-19 antibodies
- More than 140 DC firefighters quarantined after third positive COVID-19 test
- Ill. chiefs ask governor for confirmed COVID-19 patient addresses to boost responder safety
- 3rd FDNY member tests positive for COVID-19, 30 waiting for test