Coronavirus
USFA: California On-Duty Death
To date, nine firefighter fatalities have been reported to USFA in 2021
COVID in Ambulances: The Risk EMS Faces
“We don’t have the luxury of being 6 feet apart from the patient.”
Maryland School System Partners with Firefighters to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
"Having Fire Department personnel administer vaccines will help us get more employees vaccinated more quickly."
California Captain, USAR TF 8 Original Member, Dies from COVID-19
Mertz responded to the 9/11 attacks and to the Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts
Half of Miami’s First Responders Turned Down COVID-19 Vaccine
The lack of full acceptance by those key groups is likely to have implications when it comes to vaccine trust in the broader population.
Nearly 200 San Diego Fire Rescue Personnel Decline COVID-19 Vaccine
Some firefighters don't feel comfortable being among the first in society to take the vaccine.
Seattle Medics Go Door to Door with COVID-19 Vaccines
Paramedics will go door to door at adult family homes.
USFA: Florida On-Duty Death
Captain Losinger contracted COVID-19 while performing inspections.
