Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In the past year, EMS has been on the front lines, has provided care and has sacrificed in equal measure

First responders and essential workers can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket pandemic-related expenses

Isaac Legaretta is facing termination for declining a vaccination; Dona Ana County said it stands behind its policy

Gov. Mike Parson has faced criticism that the state's distribution strategy is inequitable and favors less-populated rural areas over its largest cities

EMS incident data also showed a slight increase in incidents involving alcohol in May

A new report identified about 400 attacks motivated by fear or frustration over COVID-19

There is compelling evidence that fear can change behavior, but that was before today's social and political context

In some states, getting a COIVD-19 vaccination appointment has felt like winning the lottery, but it doesn't have to be this way

The proposal faced pushback from several Brevard County commissioners and the local fire union

The COVID-19 Literature Surveillance Team offers the daily truth to help policymakers, agencies of government, researchers, students and laypersons parse through data

St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris "Al" Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts

New evidence suggests that the California variant can evade antibodies generated by COVID-19 vaccines or prior infection

Westwood Fire Chief John Deckers said his department has invested time and resources into preparing to give the vaccine and urged the governor to reverse the decision

While there has only been one officially recorded case of the UK variant in Missouri, wastewater samples tell a different story

The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required