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.
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The ‘Ideascale’ space is looking for ideas related to protecting vulnerable populations and managing supplies
How fire/EMS can protect personnel physically and financially during the COVID-19 pandemic
The masks were originally purchased to be worn during wildfires in California, where Facebook is headquartered
Use this set of frequently asked questions about N95 masks and COVID-19 safety gear to educate interagency colleagues, plus friends and family
Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap
The testing site at the city fire station is open to anyone and can provide same-day or next-day results
The hundreds of N95 masks received from both the national and state stockpile were expired, most by at least 10 years
The three firefighters were not informed by the county health department or hospital that a patient they transported had died from the virus
Personnel will instead be asked to wear masks and monitor for symptoms in order to prevent staffing shortages
During this national emergency, EMS needs to find qualified caregivers to help maintain field response capabilities
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