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.
Tips to ensure first responders stay not only physically healthy but also mentally prepared to navigate these stressful times
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If members of your community are looking for ways to help during the COVID-19 pandemic, direct them to these blood donation FAQs
Now is the time to focus on inventory control, non-structural PPE, EMS PPE, and PPE policy and procedures
When and where to quarantine, how to protect our families, if it’s OK to get take-out to the station – and more questions answered
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
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- Watch: Ill. FF-medic performs country song parody promoting COVID-19 safety
- Wash. museum will fly first responders in historic planes to honor pandemic response
- Mass. FD raises $37K in 3 days for firefighter with COVID-19
- San Francisco puts community paramedics on front lines of the pandemic
- Starbucks hopes to ‘reignite the movement of gratitude’ with free coffee for frontline workers