According to the International Association of Fire Fighters, firefighters across the country are battling on the front lines of COVID-19 and fire departments are feeling the strain of this massive public health emergency.
The IAFF has released the following numbers as of Friday, April 24, 2020:
1,653 firefighters have tested positive for COVID-19;
4,304 isolated;
66 hospitalized;
Six deaths.
– PUB DATE: 4/27/2020 12:00:00 AM – SOURCE: WEYI-TV NBC 25 Saginaw
Source: SEAFC National Fire News