We regret to pass on that early this morning (Tuesday), City of Passaic Firefighter Israel "Nudge" Tolentino, 33, died of COVID-19 complications. A Firefighter since December 2018, the father of 2 young children died at 0300 Hours. Firefighter Tolentino was originally hired … [Read more...]
Sad new out of NYC as an FDNY ambulance mechanic and U.S. Army veteran today became the first FDNY member to die of coronavirus. This is in addition to the 3 NYPD members that have died, and hundreds from both agencies to reportedly be testing positive. The number of overall … [Read more...]
Just when you thought things couldn't get tougher-the LEGAL issues are coming into play...and will be around for a while. Curt Varone, Fire Service Attorney & Veteran Fire Chief, took some time this afternoon to talk about these issues-some issues that you may have not even … [Read more...]
I hope this posting finds you and yours staying as safe as possible-while serving your communities. The following link to a large file is courtesy of California Fire Chiefs EMS Section and provides numerous “Best Practice” documents to assist Fire Chiefs/Fire-EMS departments in … [Read more...]
FDNY EMS Paramedic Christell Cadet ― who shared her coronavirus struggle with the world last week from her hospital bed (see link below) ― is now unable to breathe comfortably on her own and has been hooked up to a ventilator, her distraught family told the NY Daily News Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Please take a look at this COVID-19 fire & EMS training video. This excellent, 10 minute video was developed by Dr. Kelly Reynolds (Disease Transmission SME) and her University of Arizona team in partnership with Captain John Gulotta, Tucson FD and Tucson IAFF Local 479. it has … [Read more...]
THE IAFC IS ASKING FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE: This is a critical survey that is being used to evaluate the impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the fire and EMS agencies. This data will help evaluate the resources being impacted (and needed ASAP) by this event - FIREFIGHTER & EMS … [Read more...]
We are passing on to you that Gordon Graham and the folks at Lexipol have set up a unique coronavirus site (https://coronavirus.lexipol.com/) The site provides you with no cost COVID-19 fire department policies, courses and training tools for individuals and agencies. Lexipol … [Read more...]
The New Orleans Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services are no longer assigning two weeks’ quarantine for first responders exposed to coronavirus patients, according to NOFD Superintendent Tim McConnell and EMS spokesperson Jonathon Fourcade. Instead, those who have been … [Read more...]
Three Springfield Township (Lucas County, Ohio) Firefighters are in quarantine after they learned through social media they had been exposed to a presumptive coronavirus patient. Chief Barry Cousino told The Blade neither the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department nor St. … [Read more...]
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