With the surge in cases related to COVID-19 as well the flu and other respiratory diseases, the policy within the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) has been adjusted. The change reflects the needs for enhanced protective measures to safeguard both the front-line medical personnel and the patients they serve.

Fire truck and ambulance staff, pivotal components of our emergency medical system, will now be donning masks while attending their duties. This involves every crucial interaction, granting them an extra layer of protection at times they are most susceptible to exposure.

The decision to enforce this universal masking policy isn't taken lightly. It stems from a commitment and responsibility to ensure the health and safety of those who provide life-saving treatment to those in need, often before they reach the confines of a hospital environment.

Ambiguity isn't a luxury we can afford during these times. The mandate is clear, significantly reducing the chances of miscommunication amongst personnel. Any and all emergency medical practitioners providing treatment outside the boundaries of a hospital are compelled to mask up.

The directive strongly encourages wearing of a surgical mask. This type of mask is deemed fit to provide a substantial level of filtration, adequate in most interactions experienced by ambulance and fire truck personnel in the field.

With the surge in cases related to COVID-19 as well the flu and other respiratory diseases, the policy within the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) has been adjusted. The change reflects the needs for enhanced protective measures to safeguard both the front-line medical personnel and the patients they serve.
Fire truck and ambulance staff, pivotal components of our emergency medical system, will now be donning masks while attending their duties. This involves every crucial interaction, granting them an extra layer of protection at times they are most susceptible to exposure.
The decision to enforce this universal masking policy isn't taken lightly. It stems from a commitment and responsibility to ensure the health and safety of those who provide life-saving treatment to those in need, often before they reach the confines of a hospital environment.
Ambiguity isn't a luxury we can afford during these times. The mandate is clear, significantly reducing the chances of miscommunication amongst personnel. Any and all emergency medical practitioners providing treatment outside the boundaries of a hospital are compelled to mask up.
The directive strongly encourages wearing of a surgical mask. This type of mask is deemed fit to provide a substantial level of filtration, adequate in most interactions experienced by ambulance and fire truck personnel in the field.

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