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Atlantic City FFs sue city, saying department’s COVID-19 policy shows ‘blatant disregard’ for health
The complaint alleges the policy of directing FFs to return to work after being exposed, but testing negative themselves, risks spreading the virus
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Two jurisdictions that have already begun antibody testing have reported a positive rate of 1.9%
Ohio State University researchers will conduct serological and molecular tests over a five-year period to study the virus’ impact on first responders and their household contacts
First responders will be presumed to have contracted COVID-19 on-duty if there is an outbreak at their workplace
Chief Gary Ludwig explains how the IAFC plans to engage members and provide networking during #VirtualFRI
Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding
The foundation provided $8.2 million in grants and nearly 13,000 hotel rooms for first responders
While it’s nearly impossible to compare 9/11 and COVID-19, there is one strong similarity
Key areas offer signs that change is afoot, while other areas remain restricted
Almost 2 decades later, emergency radio channels used for COVID-19, terrorism scheduled to be cut
The nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation plans to host the independent memorial after the National September 11 Memorial & Museum canceled its in-person name-reading ceremony
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