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DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) Durham Fire Chief Robert Zoldos responded Tuesday to reports that more than 30 Durham firefighters across five stations were out for possible COVID-19 exposure. First and foremost, this department has continued to fulfill its mission of keeping Durham residents safe throughout this global pandemic, Zoldos said.
The International Association of Firefighters local 668 said Fire Station 1 was affected and said that recently there have been upward of 65 people out at a time.
In total 35 firefighters have tested positive for the virus since March, according to Chapter President Jimie Wright.
IAFF 668 said Monday that 35 firefighters are currently out from three different shifts across five stations.