Firefighter EMT and Paramedic & Law Enforcement First Responders

H1N1-Flu Advisory-Pandemic Alert Level Phase 6

State Fire Marshal Stephen Coan and the Department of Fire Services have posted the following documents from the MA Department of Public Health and the Center of Disease Control, which provide important information for first responders on the safe handling of suspected H1N1 influenza patients. The goal is to facilitate containment of H1N1 infections and to minimize the risk of infection to first responders.

DFS will update these advisories as new information is released from the agencies.

CDC-Recommendations for EMS, Firefighter, Law Enforcement First Responders pdf format of 20090501_recs_for_first_responders.pdf  

For More CDC Information Click Here

www.flu.gov

  • Flu shot Locator
  • Info for Individuals and Families
  • Info for Professionals

MA-DPH- EMS Interaction With Suspected H1N1 Influenza Patients pdf format of 20090501_ems_interaction_w_h1n1_patients.pdf