Updated Health Information and Guidance:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF)
If you are exposed to Coronavirus make sure to log the exposure in your Personal Exposure Reporting (PER) record: PEROnline.org.
Coping with COVID-19: Firefighter Behavioral Health Resources at HealingOurOwn.org/covid19
LOCAL UNION RESOURCES COVID-19
Please check this resource page frequently as updates
will be made regularly during this health crisis.
The Hidden Toll of COVID-19: CPF Tele-Town Hall for Firefighters & Families
State Labor Resources/Protections
Summary Chart: Benefit for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
CPF and CalPERS Tele-Town Hall
CalPERS Stakeholder Letter - COVID-19 - 5/15/2020
CalPERS COVID-19 Health Care Q&A
PERB - COVID-19 Operations Update
State EMS Authority guidelines
Updated LEMSA Guidelines - 5/4/2020
Workers’ Compensation Executive Order
If you tested positive or were diagnosed with a COVID-19-related-illness before May 6, 2020, you will need to get documentation or a statement from your physician by May 21st setting forth the period that you were temporarily disabled and unable to work. Please visit https://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/Covid-19/FAQs.html for more information.
Governor Newsom's Executive Orders
Governor Newsom's Executive Order specific to all healthcare workers and firefighters
Governor Newsom's Executive Order Waiving Bagley-Keene and Brown Acts
Federal Emergency Declaration - Stafford Act
Hotel and Lodging Program*
*If you are exposed or test positive for COVID-19 and are unable to self-isolate at home, you are eligible for no-cost or discounted hotel rooms. Use Firefighter EMT or Firefighter Paramedic for job title description and identify the transport medical facility you transported a positive patient to.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Common coronavirus symptoms range from mild to severe illness. Symptoms may include:
Fever
Tiredness
Dry Cough
Runny Nose or Nasal Congestion
Headache
Sore Throat
Diarrhea
Check source for the most updated information: World Health Organization
