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Releasing more doses of the vaccine will expand the pool of recipients and increase the number of places where the shots can be distributed
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The Kansas City, Kan. fire union cited alleged mismanagement of the fire department’s COVID-19 response and “bullying” tactics in its letter to government officials
President-elect Joe Biden said he will release most available doses, in contrast to the current approach of conserving supply to guarantee availability of second shots
Reading Firefighter Mark Kulp died within 24 hours of being hospitalized and shortly after showing symptoms, colleagues say
Brimfield Fire Chief Bob Forney is remembered as a selfless leader and a “true public servant” who was highly involved in his community
Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself, serve others and give back to your community
Allentown Road Volunteer Fire Chief Nick Finamore served as a firefighter for more than 50 years and was previously a deputy chief at Prince George’s County Fire and EMS
The Moderna vaccine becomes useless after more than 12 hours at room temperature, and the broken freezer was left undiscovered for nearly 10 hours
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
The Rockport Fire Department is raising money for Jason Doyle, 38, who has been hospitalized, fighting the virus for nearly a month
Los Angeles Fire Department personnel who receive the vaccine will be entered into a raffle to win items such as gift cards, electronics and bicycles
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