Coronavirus
Storms, Power Outages Bring Additional Risks During Pandemic
The storms that have disrupted social distancing precautions and thrown people from different households together have also undermined the nation's vaccination drive.
January 2021 On-Duty Deaths
A total of 14 firefighters suffered on-duty deaths in the first month of 2021.
USFA: Tennessee On-Duty Death
Shelby County lieutenant contracted COVID-19 at the fire department.
Atlanta Officials Look into Claims of Fire Department Family Members Jumping Vaccine Line
Some fire department officials took their spouses or other family members to get the shots.
USFA: Mississippi On-Duty Death
Sardis captain contracted the virus at the fire department.
Inmates Set Fires at St. Louis Jail
Dozens of law enforcement officers worked for hours before bringing the riot at the St. Louis City Justice Center under control .
North Carolina Firefighter Dismissed for Failing to Get Second COVID-19 Test
The CDC says that a negative test should not be required for employees to return to work.
USFA: West Virginia On-Duty Death
Lieutenant Ritchie contracted COVID-19 at the fire department.
USFA: New Mexico On-Duty Death
Lieutenant Edward Vasquez contracted COVID-19 at the fire department.
