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| Alaska officials continue planning for the future as COVID-19 cases slowly tick upward Alaska officials expressed confidence in the state's health care and testing capacity Thursday, broadly describing what's in store for the state during the COVID-19 pandemic as the number of cases among Alaskans rose by seven for a total of 300. "We're going to be charting our own course that works for Alaska and keeps Alaska healthy," Gov. Mike Dunleavy told reporters Thursday. The state is on a path toward reopening certain sectors of the economy, but Dunleavy said much of those decisions depend on information about testing and case counts statewide. "We're feeling pretty good about where things are," Dunleavy said, citing increasing hospital and testing capacity in the state. Those increases in testing capabilities, said the state's chief medical officer Dr. Anne Zink, have been "significant." As more communities, hospitals and clinics can do their own COVID-19 testing independently, the state begins to function more as a backup, Zink said. ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| EMS crews get tents to protect from COVID-19 in North Carolina counties VIDEO: The Pasquotank-Camden EMS is taking action to try and better protect its patients and first responders. Previously, it was wrapping one of its ambulances with plastic. Chief Jerry Newell said that unit was designated to pick up possible COVID-19 patients. But then Newell said the department got an idea from Onslow County EMS in North Carolina. They created tents to be used while treating patients in each rescue vehicle. The chief said they went to Lowe's to get the materials, which cost about $70 per tent. He said people came in on their days off to make them for crews out in the field. "Putting the mobile tents on each truck allows us to have every truck serviced for a COVID patient and keep that COVID exposure isolated," said Newell. "When we add this tent to the recipe, risk for exposure becomes even less than minimal because we keep all the exposure inside of the tent." WTKR-TV CBS 3 NORFOLK Disposable N95 Masks Can Be Decontaminated, Researchers Confirm Researchers have confirmed that there are several effective methods for decontaminating the N95 masks worn by health professionals so that they can be used more than once, the National Institutes of Health announced Wednesday. A substantial body of research already showed that the masks, designed for one-time use, can be reused in a crisis. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in March authorized reuse because of shortages driven by the Covid-19 pandemic. In recent weeks the Food and Drug Administration has issued emergency approvals for several systems of mask decontamination. None of these rules or methods are intended for the cloth masks recommended or in some locations required for use by everyone in public. The C.D.C. advises regular washing of homemade fabric masks in a washing machine. THE NEW YORK TIMES - METERED SITE iHeartMedia Announces 'iHeartRadio's First Responder Fridays with FirstNet, Built with AT&T' iHeartMedia and FirstNet®, Built with AT&T announced today "iHeartRadio's First Responder Fridays with FirstNet, Built with AT&T," a special four-week tribute series hosted by Ryan Seacrest streamed LIVE on iHeartRadio's YouTube and broadcasted across more than 90 iHeartRadio stations nationwide, honoring first responders and medical professionals on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Supporting first responders is our mission, which is why we are working alongside public safety in delivering the nation's only Congressionally mandated first responder network that's there when those that serve us need it most," said Jason Porter, Senior Vice President, FirstNet Program at AT&T. "Through First Responder Fridays, we are honored to help celebrate and thank the men, women and their families on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic for the commitment they've made to all of us." BUSINESS WIRE Utah passes bill to provide workers' comp to first responders who contract COVID-19 The Utah House of Representatives and Senate both passed a bill during a special legislative session on Thursday that would amend the state's Workers' Compensation Act to include coverage for volunteer first responders and health care providers who contract COVID-19. Under House Bill 3007, sponsored by House Majority Leader Francis Gibson, R-Mapleton, it would be presumed that "a first responder who claims to have contracted COVID-19 during the performance of the first responder's duties as a first responder" is eligible for a workers' compensation claim. According to the bill, first responders claiming to have contracted COVID-19 would have to "provide a copy of the positive laboratory test or the written documentation of a physician's diagnosis to the first responder's employer or insurer." The bill passed through the House unanimously on Monday morning and through the Senate later in the evening on a 25-3 vote. DAILY HERALD Ohio hospital chaplain launches text line to thank frontline workers "People used to say, take it one day at a time. Right now, one day is a little long for most of us. One hour is probably a little long. Which is why I say it's one breath at a time." Rebecca Riley Moyer launched the BRAVE text line to send encouraging notes, written by her, straight to your phone every morning. All you have to do is text BRAVE to 484848. This week, FOX19 NOW talked with Moyer about the project. She said what's behind the project is recognizing that we're brave. She referenced a period of time when she was diagnosed with an illness. "When I was going through a period of my illness before I was diagnosed, I didn't feel brave. I felt like I was failing like I was falling apart. It took the rearview mirror that I kept getting up, going to the doctor, I kept looking for answers. And that in itself was very very brave. That's where this all came from. WXIX-TV FOX 19 CINCINNATI PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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| | | Rosenbauer Touts WFCA and Sourcewell Partnership Rosenbauer America congratulates the Western Fire Chief Association’s recently announced partnership with Sourcewell. The WFCA-Sourcewell partnership will provide members the ability to maximize their department budgets. Rosenbauer is the most experienced Sourcewell vendor in the fire-rescue sector |
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| | | San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center State-of-art ARFF training facility stands ready to train fire professionals domestically & internationally utilizing the latest in curriculum and equipment, setting the standard in Aircraft and Rescue Firefighting. |
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| L-O-D-D Indiana - John Schoffstall, Firefighter, Terre Haute Fire Department, Terre Haute, IN L-O-D-D Michigan - Franklin Williams, Fire Captain, Detroit Fire Department, Detroit, MI L-O-D-D New York - Michael Field, Firefighter/EMT, Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department, Valley Stream, NY L-O-D-D North Carolina - James "Tank" Waters, Fire Chief, Tryon Fire Department, Tryon, NC Two new online courses can help housebound learners understand Life Safety & Fire Protection Systems/ITM - for Water-Based Fire Suppression Systems New NFPA tip sheet offers timely information on demobilizing buildings under construction - during government-required shutdowns University of Minnesota looking to enroll Firefighters & EMT participants in FDA-approved clinical trials - COVID-19 Guidelines for COVID-19 Fire Station Exposure Reduction - FDSOA In Memory: National Fire Heritage Center Inductee #48, Assistant Fire Chief Frederick R. "Bob" Seibel III Call For Presentations is Open - 2021 Virginia Fire Rescue Conference Vision 20/20's latest episode of CRR Radio - COVID-19 Series Safety Stand Down 2020 - Building a Superhighway to Safety – Protecting our Responders on Roadways Nominations Open for IAFC Fire Chief of the Year - Apply by June 17, 2020 Nominations Open for IAFC Ben Franklin Award for Valor - Apply by June 17, 2020 Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grants - Check for Awards Assistance to Firefighters Grant Awards - Check for Awards The Daily Dispatch Is Now On Facebook Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/dailydispatch POST ANNOUNCEMENTS MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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| | | FireRescue GPO - is now partnering with Sourcewell, one of the largest cooperative purchasing organizations in North America. Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) - is a government organization providing cooperative purchasing solutions across the United States and Canada to over 50,000 public-agency members. Membership is free with no obligation to purchase. With over 400 competitively awarded vendors - members have access to contracts for fire apparatus, ambulances, fleet vehicles and products, facilities (MRO), furniture, office supplies, leasing services, and more. Learn more about the new partnership. |
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| Resident Firefighter - Douglas County Fire District No. 2 - Wenatchee, WA Fire Marshal - City of Caldwell - Caldwell, ID Fire Chief - Yakima County Fire District #4 - Moxee, WA Fire Chief - City of Casa Grande - Casa Grande, AZ Division Chief - Whatcom County Fire District 1 - Everson, WA Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic - Klamath County Fire District No.1 - Klamath Falls, OR Fire Chief - City of Rocklin - Rocklin, CA Recruit Firefighter - Fairbanks Fire Department - Fairbanks, AK Fire-EMS College Student Live-In Program - Southern Maine Community College - South Portland, ME Fire Chief - Lake Valley Fire Protection District - South Lake Tahoe, CA (closes: Apr 17, 2020) Deputy Fire Chief - Consolidated Municipality of Carson City - Carson City, NV (closes: Apr 24, 2020) Training/Safety Captain - North Whidbey Fire and Rescue - Oak Harbor, WA (closes: Apr 30, 2020) Firefighter IV/III/II - City of Thornton - Thornton, CO (closes: May 04, 2020) Firefighter/Paramedic - Sheridan, West Valley, and Southwest Polk Fire Districts - OR (closes: May 15, 2020) Firefighter- Paramedic - Hanford Fire Department - Hanford, WA (closes: May 18, 2020) Firefighter, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Level I/II - Sacramento County - Sacramento, CA (closes: Jun 12, 2020) POST JOB MORE JOBS |
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| Available for Donation: Five Dell MDC Docks, Three Lind Electronics Power Supply Modules - Reno, NV Bauer Fill Stations - Asking $7,995 / $8,995 - Arlington, WA 1999 Ford F550 Rescue - Bids due by 4/23/20, Minimum bid $20,000 - Grass Valley, OR 1989 American Eagle Tender - Asking $20,000 - Yakima, WA 2012 Freightliner Ambulance for Sale - Asking $39,000 - Carol Stream, IL Ferno stretcher, Ferno stair chairs, Hose drying rack and CPR training manikins - Duvall, WA 2001 Ford Excursion Command Vehicle - Asking $7,000 - Murphys, CA 2000 Pierce Engine - Asking $150,000 - Cody, WY POST EQUIPMENT MORE EQUIPMENT |
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| 2020 IFE-USA AGM And Educational Conference - Indianapolis, IN - April 20, 2020 EMS'S 9/11: Where Will We Go After Coronavirus? - Opportunities to Strengthen an Overwhelmed EMS Public Health Safety Net - Webinar - April 23, 2020 Decision-Making & Financial Management for Fire/EMS Organizations - NFA Online mediated course - May 10 - July 26, 2020 International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference - IAFC - Baltimore, MD - June 4-7, 2020 NFPA Conference & Expo - Orlando, FL - June 15-18, 2020 Water Rescue Instructor Academy - Lifesaving Resources, LLC - Portland, ME - June 25-28, 2020 TEEX Municipal Fire School - College Station, TX - July 19-24, 2020 Canceled: FFABCs Diversity Workshop - 50th Convention IABPFF - Hartford, CT - August 2-7, 2020 Fire-Rescue Med Conference - IAFC - Phoenix, AZ - August 17-18, 2020 Fire-Rescue International Conference and Expo - IAFC - Phoenix, AZ - August 19-21, 2020 American Fire Sprinkler Association to host AFSA39 - Orlando, FL - September 13-16, 2020 Wildland-Urban Interface - IAFC - Reno, NV - November 2-6, 2020 VCOS Symposium in the Sun - IAFC - Clearwater, FL - November 12-15, 2020 POST EVENT MORE EVENTS |
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