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Federal and state agencies have been scrambling to plan for wildland firefighting since the coronavirus took hold in the U.S.
Reports from two fire and rescue agencies found twice as many people were already dead in April when responders arrived at their home than the previous year
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
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