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The tool calculates the average use rate for each type of equipment to help agencies plan for shortages
Union leaders said the COVID-19 crisis has driven 911 calls up by 40% while staff is decreasing as department members test positive
It’s important to prioritize family support, clear communication and health during stressful times
Former Milwaukee Firefighter Lawrence Riley, 66, who served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, is the first person in the city to die from COVID-19
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers will receive an additional $200 biweekly for their work during the pandemic
Union representatives say quarantined firefighters are being denied workers’ compensation because it’s too difficult to prove they were exposed through work
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said earlier this week that 46 FDNY members had tested positive
As the medical community adjusts to keep up with the pace of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals are receiving PPE donations from surprising places
Firefighters are resilient and will survive this ultimate challenge
It’s time to get serious about long-term plans for navigating the pandemic
