COVID-19 vaccine eligibility requirements and information for first responders as part of Phase 1 of the MA COVID-19 vaccine distribution timeline.
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Eligibility
First responders including emergency medical services, police, and fire are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Examples of eligible first responders included in Phase 1:
- All interfacility transport workers, MedFlight staff, college/university campus police, 911 Dispatch employees
- Federal law enforcement (including FBI, DEA, Coast Guard, federal court officers, U.S. Marshals Service, ATF, Federal Reserve Police, Homeland Security investigators, Transportation Security Officers)
- Court officers
- Harbormasters/Assistant Harbormasters
- Massport police
- ABCC Inspectors
Please be prepared to show either one of the IDs outlined below OR the COVID-19 Massachusetts Vaccination Attestation Form.
Vaccination locations
There are 2 options for first responder vaccinations:
- Qualifying departments that plan to vaccinate at least 200 individuals may request vaccines to be administered on-site. Departments that would like to vaccinate their own first responder staff must follow the guidance for the Massachusetts COVID-19 Vaccine Program (MCVP).
- Local boards of health have established first responder clinics across the commonwealth. If you have not heard from your supervisor or Local Board of Health, you can find a location and book your appointment.
Appointment documentation
EMTS — all levels
Please bring one of the following forms of ID:
- Current Massachusetts EMT/Advanced EMT/Paramedic Certification or a screenshot or print out of certification from the check-a-license website
- Employer-issued photo ID card that includes your name and title
- Letter from employer stating you are a current employee AND state photo identification or license
- Recent paystub AND a state photo identification or license
Police
Please bring one of the following forms of ID:
- Employer-issued photo ID card that includes your name
- Badge
- Letter from Police Chief stating you are a current employee AND state photo identification or license
- Recent paystub AND a state photo identification or license
Firefighters
Please bring one of the following forms of ID:
- Employer-issued photo ID card that includes your name
- Badge
- Letter from Fire Chief stating you are a current employee AND state photo identification or license
- Recent Paystub AND a state photo identification or license
Guidance for vaccination clinics for first responders
Download: Clinics for First Responders: Frequently Asked Questions, updated January 13, 2021.
This guidance answers commonly asked questions from Local Boards of Health to support COVID-19 vaccine clinics for first responders.