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When Kansas City Firefighter Paramedic Karl Tsen was ordered into quarantine mid-date at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he and Kristy Sloan barely knew each other — two weeks later, they were inseparable
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The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
In a moment of global uncertainty, first responders and frontline workers stepped up when humanity needed them most; these are their stories.
Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a “scorched-earth” enforcement policy
Rialto firefighters stated they were following COVID-19 guidelines when they refused to enter as a patient was in cardiac arrest
The Rialto firefighters maintained they were strictly adhering to COVID protocols in the 2021 incident
Marion County Fire Rescue Engineer Charles Westphal tested positive for COVID-19 in 2021
Keene Fire Chief Donald Farquhar claims officials misused pandemic relief funds to create ambulance service
Leaders, we must stay focused the myriad issues impacting our membership, even those that can feel distant from day-to-day operations
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Noble Township Assistant Chief Jarod Kammeyer was hospitalized twice after contracting COVID-19 during a standby
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