Find COVID-19 breaking news, what first responders need to know about the novel coronavirus, and tips for public safety leaders in how to prepare for and educate the public on the coronavirus here on FireRescue1 and on the EMS1 coronavirus resource page.
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
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As the State of Colorado eases measures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we take a look at how one community with an early outbreak took aggressive measures to contain the spread of the virus – and emerge stronger than ever.
Lehigh Valley Health Network MedEvac EMT and Fleetwood Firefighter Jeremy Emerich, 40, died six weeks after his brother also died from COVID-19
EMS Chief Dr. Mike McEvoy reminds, “There is no other component of the fire service that saves more lives than EMS”
It is important to be diligent with donations to ensure your money goes to a good cause
Examining the extraordinary measures to recruit current and former volunteers to fill gaps in career staffing
Suffern Firefighter Jason Weinger, 57, was a nearly 40-year veteran of the fire service and a former lieutenant of the Ocean Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Mayor Bill de Blasio said “the whole FDNY family” will be the first to receive the tests
Fire officers must be aware and vigilant of both issues as we provide professional and caring leadership in our departments
New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority EMT and past Wallington Fire Chief David Pinto, 70, is the 15th EMS provider in the state to die from the virus and the third from his squad
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