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The Miami-Dade firefighter shared the touching video of fellow firefighters greeting him through the hospital window
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First responders are concerned they are unwittingly putting themselves at risk by relying on residents to disclose if they are infected with COVID-19
The printers, which are used for engineering classes, will help produce masks that can be sterilized and reused
Two lessons from the New Jersey volunteer ambulance squad that closed its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic
FDNY Firefighter Sal DePaola started the Instagram “quarantine_rv” to chronicle his time living in the vehicle
The three Michelin-starred restaurant, closed to the public due to COVID-19, has converted into a commissary kitchen producing 2,000 meals a day
Family, colleagues and neighbors said fallen Passaic Firefighter Israel Tolentino Jr. was caring, selfless and born to be a firefighter
The mayor of Watertown, N.Y. disagreed with the union’s argument that 24-hour shifts would mean less firefighters being exposed to the virus
Fire service leaders share their pandemic-focused response plans to help fire departments that need guidance during this demanding time
The idea of hazard pay for COVID-19 first responders was floated last week by White House administration officials, and the firefighter community had an opinion
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- 88% of Chicago FFs vaccinated, per city records; unvaccinated FFs now face suspension, firing
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- Judge temporarily halts vaccine mandate for St. Paul police, fire departments
- Cincinnati mayor declares state of emergency over fire department staffing