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IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
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Lane Professional Firefighters, the local firefighters union, donated the money to two different food banks to assist those in need during the pandemic
Sometimes it takes a national emergency to force us to focus on personal finances
Detailing disinfection, sanitation and decontamination for PPE reuse
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the $3T aid package as soon as Friday
The families of first responders and other city workers who have died from COVID-19 will maintain health insurance coverage for 45 days
Extrapolated results from an economic impact survey of IAFC members found “draconian numbers” of potential layoffs and revenue loss
With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines
Focusing on positivity, communication and connection can help members feel supported
Reflecting on the Cuban Missile Crisis and how leaders can employ the lessons learned to manage a national emergency
Just as we have shared prevention messages for years, we now share pandemic messages
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