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Changes to Maryland EMS Licensing and Certification in response to the COVID-19 Emergency I. MIEMSS is now issuing Provisional Status licenses and certifications to: (A) applicants who are licensed / certified as EMS clinicians in another state (reciprocity), (B) students in EMS educational courses conducted between January 2020 – July...
The NVFC Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund provides a stipend of $350 to volunteer first responders whose lives have been impacted by a state- or federally-declared disaster or a home fire. The NVFC has temporarily expanded the eligibility to apply for assistance to those who have suffered a loss of wages as a result of COVID-19.
The Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association (CCVESA) April 6, 2020 and May 16, 2020 meetings are CANCELLED.
CISA IOCC has issued an Awareness Message regarding a malicious website masquerading as a live map for Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins University is circulating on the Internet to entice unwitting users to visit. Visiting the website infects the user with the AZORult trojan, an information stealing program...
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During this COCA Call, presenters will provide a COVID-19 update and discuss strategies for healthcare facilities to optimize personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies such as eye protection, isolation gowns, facemasks, and N95 respirators.
Frederick County Fire & Rescue Museum, located at 300B South Seton Avenue in Emmitsburg, will not open beginning April 4th as previously announced and will remain closed to the public until further notice.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 5th Annual Maryland State Firemen’s Association’s Cancer Walk scheduled for Sunday, April 26m 2020 has been postponed to a later date to be determined within this year. We are sorry that we must do this in cooperation of Governor Hogan’s Executive Order. We...
Please be advised that, due to the current situation with the COVID-19 virus and in an effort to reduce exposures at our firehouses across the state, the MSFA Recruitment and Retention committee is postponing the Statewide Recruitment Weekend scheduled for April 18-19. An announcement will be made with a new...
Across the nation, fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations are engaged in community-wide efforts to respond to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) emergency. This effort could have a significant negative impact on organizational and community budgets. FirefighterNation COVID-19 Coverage President Trump’s national emergency declaration covers this event beginning Jan....
Please be advised that the MVA has suspended all MSFA tag applications due to minimal staffing at the MVA. It is suggested that all coordinators hold onto their applications until services resume. We will post an update when it becomes available. If applications have already been mailed, we will hold...
The Seminar planned for Saturday March 21, 2020 at MFRI HQ in College Park has been cancelled for this date. The safety of our public safety professionals and members is most important during the current state of emergency.
All events scheduled in the fire department social hall cancelled for a minimum of 30 days beginning March 14, 2020 until at least April 14, 2020.
The Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department has cancelled all events scheduled in the fire department social hall for a minimum of 30 days beginning March 14, 2020 until at least April 14, 2020. Events that are cancelled include Bingo on March 21, Lions Club Breakfast on March 22, Safe and Sane Bingo on March 27 and the Linganore Grange Bingo on April 4.
Clarence "Chip" Jewell, president of the Libertytown Vol. Fire Department, advised the action to close the social hall for at least 30 days was taken in accordance with precautionary measures being implemented throughout the nation. " We are implementing this action in an abundance of caution for both the public and our members." It was also noted a large number of people that attend fund raising function at the fire hall and many of the fire department members that work the various fund raising functions are in the most vulnerable age group.
"This action will have an adverse effect on our fundraising efforts. But, as a public safety agency we must be proactive in assuring the health and well being of our membership and the public in general" noted Jewell. The volunteer fire department will continue to monitor the situation and re-evaluate in early April.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Clarence "Chip" Jewell
301-676-2285
cjecc171@comcast.net
The monthly MCVFRA meeting for March 19, 2020 scheduled for UMCVFD station 14 is cancelled due to the public health emergency COVID-19.
Join the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. for this fundraiser event, and make sure to bring your own camera for pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Join the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept. and the local community for a crab cake dinner to support the VFD.
Join the Crumpton Fire Department for Corned Beef, Cabbage, Ham, Potatoes, and more on Tuesday the 17th.
Presentation covers this leading cause of death, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and the strategies that prevent it.
The 18th Seminar will be held at Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Flintstone and is designed to meet the continuing education needs of emergency services clinicians in Western Maryland.
A brief review of a systematic approach to trauma assessment and resuscitation, presented by Dr. Timothy Chizmar, Maryland state EMS medical director.
Arrangements will be announced when completed. Please keep his wife Barbara and their family in prayer.
Over $10,000 in purses and bags to be won, with all proceeds benefiting the Mechanicsville Vol. Fire Dept.
The 73rd Annual Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention will be held May 2-3, 2020 to celebrate the incoming President Randy Smith. The Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting all events.
It is with deep sadness that the Prince George's County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association has been advised of the death of Zoey Breen the daughter of Andrew and Jennifer Breen of Forestville Volunteer Fire Department.
The Hampstead VFC is accepting offers for their 1995 Seagrave engine
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