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The actor thanked Ridgefield FD volunteer firefighters for their service during the pandemic with pairs of his newly released sneakers
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Evidence-based naloxone administration recommendations to minimize risk of COVID-19 exposure and alleviate provider fear
The committee formed at the behest of the National Institutes of Health and CDC published a draft recommending a four-phase distribution plan for the vaccine
Disaster mental health experts with the Tulane University School of Social Work seek to further understand the emotional impact of COVID-19 on responders
As students around the country prepare to start school virtually, first responders are wondering how to cover homeschooling on-shift
Event organizers said the decision was made after discussion with the Philadelphia Fire Department and government officials
Sanford’s fire union president said a 72-hour wait for first responders’ test results is “unacceptable”
Using a ‘personal 360’ can help minimize the mistakes that compromise the public’s trust in the fire service
A letter to members stated that the department’s commitment to remembering the fallen must be balanced with health and safety
Officials say the breach may have leaked the names and addresses of those who tested positive for the virus
Converse Fire Department Capt. Bryant Anderson is remembered as a “selfless leader” by his colleagues
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