The 2019 novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is creating a rapidly changing environment for public safety agencies. What steps should fire chiefs take for planning and response to the pandemic?  How do you maintain continuity of operations while also ensuring the health and safety of your responders? 

Listen as Jonathan Greene, Deputy Assistant Secretary and Director of Emergency Management and Operations at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) and Chief John Sinclair, IAFC's Coronavirus Task Force Chair and discuss:

How long should fire and EMS agencies be planning in terms of impact

Best practices for fire and EMS agencies to effectively and safely take care of the public and personnel

Recommendations from the IAFC's Guide for Coronavirus Planning and Response

For additional tools and updates, visit the IAFC Coronavirus Resources page.