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“I strongly encourage all of our members to take the COVID-19 vaccine offered through the department to protect themselves, their colleagues, and their loved ones,” said Fire Commissioner Nigro.
By Forum Staff
COVID-19 Vaccinations have begun for members of the City Fire Department, Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro announced last week.
As per the New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, vaccination recipients are prioritized in phases. Phase 1 includes essential healthcare workers including EMS. Phase 2 includes other essential frontline workers including Certified First Responder firefighters.
On Monday, Dec. 21, the FDNY received its first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and internal online registration opened for FDNY members to schedule an appointment to receive the first of two doses. On Wednesday, Dec. 23, vaccinations began, starting with members of FDNY EMS as per state guidelines. Vaccinations for firefighters began on Tuesday, De
Evelyn Ford, a 27-year veteran of Emergency Medical Services, died of COVID-19 late Tuesday evening
Ford served as citywide dispatcher, coordinating medical response to large-scale emergencies
Ford is survived by her four children; her husband died last month
On Wednesday, vaccinations began for FDNY EMTs across the city
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, at least 5,800 members of the FDNY have been diagnosed with COVID-19
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