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The bill includes $436B in funds to help state, local governments avoid layoffs of first responders, teachers and healthcare workers
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Plainfield Firefighter Timothy Burkhard claims Deputy Fire Chief Pietro Martino squinted his eyes and asked Burkhard if he had recently been to Wuhan during COVID-19 training
Clayton Deputy Chief of Operations and Training Jason Dean, 42, a 20-year department veteran, was one of 17 Clayton firefighters who tested positive for the virus
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
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