Select resources below for quick access to information from credible sources regarding coronavirus.
GENERAL COVID-19 RESOURCES
First Line Technology has put together a series of short training videos as part of a vlog series titled FLUA: Lab to Life-Saving. In this series, First Line Utilization Academy (FLUA) SMEs answer frequently asked questions while demoing some of First Line Technology’s most popular tools and techniques.
Have a question you want to see us answer? Submit your questions here.
Includes links to resources like Interim Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems, strategies for optimizing PPE supply, and specific resources for Healthcare Professionals.
Access resources like Weekly Webinars hosted by the IAFC Coronavirus Task Force, IAFC recommended resources for Fire & EMS Chiefs, and PPE Needs Survey.
View map of COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE), data visualization center, and more.
An abundance of information, the IFAI Coronavirus Resource Center archives documents and articles relating to fabric suppliers, government, financial information, and more.
Recently, MRIGlobal lent their expertise to the online community and hosted a Reddit AMA and a Quora session, where they received hundreds of questions from users all over the country. Access the answers to the most frequently asked questions about coronavirus here.
GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS
PLEASE DO NOT USE FOR PROFIT. These documents represent 100s of hours of work and should not be used for personal benefit!
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
ResponderStrong is committed to the belief that equipping responders with the tools to protect themselves against the mental and emotional exposures of the job is vital to their overall performance and well-being – from recruitment through retirement – as well as to their families and the people and communities they serve.
Includes links to resources like the top 10 ways first responder couples and families can make the most out of COVID-19 and free stress management tools for responders.
Access CDC recommended guidance on stress and coping, as well as suggestions on reducing the stigma and stopping the spread of rumors around COVID-19.
INTERACTIVE MAPS & DASHBOARDS
Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
Access the dashboard here: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
IAFC Fire & EMS Force Protection PPE Needs Dashboard
Access the dashboard here: https://iafc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/341d4399a664498f98605ac45d21099a
GIS dashboard provides state declarations and closings for the U.S.
Access the dashboard here: https://iafc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/4a203738af5148d0a33ac92d822ae1bb
NOTEWORTHY ARTICLES
The new coronavirus appears to linger in the air in crowded spaces or rooms that lack ventilation, researchers found in a study that buttresses the notion that Covid-19 can spread through tiny airborne particles known as aerosols.
Texas Tech Today: FiberTect’s structure, with its activated carbon core, can wipe the bodily fluids that transmit viruses.
A decontamination wipe invented by a Texas Tech University researcher to clean up toxic agents also could clean up bodily fluids contaminated with the coronavirus.
National Institutes of Health: SARS-CoV-2 stability similar to original SARS virus.
The virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is stable for several hours to days in aerosols and on surfaces, according to a new study from National Institutes of Health, CDC, UCLA and Princeton University scientists in The New England Journal of Medicine.
FEMA: FEMA is simplifying the Public Assistance application process.
FEMA is developing a simplified online form applicants can complete, and on which they may explain work activities, answer basic questions, provide limited supporting documentation, and provide a cost estimate.
Explore how First Line Technology’s virtual training services and product offerings can aid in your response to COVID-19. Please contact sales@firstlinetech.com or call +1.703.955.7510 for more information.
ABOVE: FLUA Lab to Life-Saving: Decon Training Aids [Episode 4] New episodes released every Wednesday at 8AM EST.
In the FLUA: Lab to Life-Saving vlog series, First Line Utilization Academy (FLUA) SMEs answer frequently asked questions while demoing some of First Line Technology’s most popular tools and techniques. Every Wednesday First Line Technology will promote a new episode of the series on social media platforms as well as right here on the COVID-19 resource center. Submit your questions here.
First Line Technology’s decontamination line (DeconTect) offers a full suite of decontamination products to effectively execute Hybrid Decon.
In addition to the two key components of the Hybrid Decon technique, First Line Technology is also offering multiple sprayer options despite supply chain complications.
To learn more about DeconTect and it’s associated decontamination products, click here.
The AmbuBus Conversion Kit is a quick and easy solution for multi-patient transport as well as surge conditions. The sturdy powder-coated steel frame of the AmbuBus kit can be used to outfit large capacity vehicles for evacuation needs or quickly set up free-standing in a hospital corridor, cafeteria, or shelter to serve as hospital beds for the sick or even temporary sleeping quarters for hospital staff.
In extreme conditions, the AmbuBus Kit may be set up inside refrigerated freight vehicles or cargo containers as temporary mortuary facilities for regions facing an uptick in death tolls due to COVID-19. Learn more about the AmbuBus for COVID-19 response here.
To learn more about how the AmbuBus can be tailored to fit your exact response needs, click here.
As temperatures rise, first responders and health professionals will have another obstacle to consider while responding to COVID-19; Heat stress. First Line Technology’s PhaseCore Cooling Vests provide a long lasting cooling effect to the body that allows the wearer to continue normal operations without restriction. The outer vest is machine washable while the inner cooling elements are easily sanitized with any generic cleaning product, including soap and water.
To learn more about how first responders and health professionals can benefit from the use of PhaseCore Cooling Vests for the prevention of heat stress during COVID-19 response, click here.
Sudden, unexpected disruption to our supply chain may cause shortages and delays beyond our control. Please be patient with your requests as we are working diligently to respond to all incoming inquiries.
We will always be available to answer any questions you may have about the availability and proper use of our products. Email us at sales@firstlinetech.com or call us at +1.703.955.7510 for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Nothing in the guidance we present here should be construed as medical guidance. We are limiting our guidance to the practical applications on our products and solutions. On this page you will find links to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and other sources where you can find more definitive data.
