Cleveland Clinic releases guidebook for first responder workplace safety during pandemic The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
What does COVID-19 Phase 2 mean for fire chiefs? Fire agencies should encourage members to get vaccinated, prepare their response plans for vaccine distribution, and remain vigilant
Conn. fire marshal calls for investigation into PIO over Facebook comment about PPE Chesterfield Fire Company Public Information Officer Steven Frischling reportedly wrote a comment indicating he had taken a Tyvek suit from the first station for personal use
3 Maine deputy fire chiefs disciplined for not enforcing mask mandates Portland Fire Chief Keith Gautreau said that 11 firefighters called out sick due to COVID-19 exposure after going maskless at the fire station
Unprecedented: Second round of AFG-S grants to open in October Volunteer and combination departments have a second opportunity to secure COVID-19 PPE-related funding
COVID-19: The conflagration’s still spreading, so where do we go from here? Focus on your members, budget, planning for the future, and strong leadership
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'In it for the long haul': IAFC update on COVID-19 response Despite the newness and unknown of the virus, IAFC leaders underscored it’s not that difficult to predict some of the near-term effects
Prevent COVID-19 transmission between fire department and home Fire service leaders share the measures to help minimize COVID-19 spread among members and their families
A message to firefighters: Serve with integrity, as the world is watching COVID-19 presents many challenges, but also opportunities to shine, display our integrity and grow as a profession