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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo urged the federal government to implement hazard pay for first responders, hospital workers and others deemed essential
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IAFC President Gary Ludwig offers leadership advice and explains how a new task force can offer guidance
A call to action to fix big-picture issues within fire and EMS
Fire department officials said the decision was made due to long-term retention issues in combination with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis
Skylar Herbert died after her brain began to swell while she was in the hospital with the coronavirus
An SBA program offers fire and EMS agencies a $10,000 advance grant
The city of Topeka announced 3% pay cuts for firefighters and police officers last week due to pandemic-related budget issues
The Colorado Emerald Society Pipes and Drums band have begun playing in their neighborhoods every day at sunset as a show of solidarity
Bay Head Fire Company Firefighter Dave Clark, 47, who previously served as chief engineer, died Saturday after two weeks in the hospital
Congresswoman Robin Kelly is calling for a matching fund waiver for grants related to pandemic response and mental health
Leaders from Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Service and Snohomish County Fire District detail how they’re monitoring the COVID-19 surge and preparing for the worst-case scenario
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