Anniston first responders are receiving training as they prepare to deal with patients who may have COVID-19.
A group of firefighters and ambulance medics gathered Tuesday at the Anniston Fire Training Center to learn how to put on and take off personal protective equipment that would be used to deal with a patient that has the pandemic virus.
Last week, a similar session took place in Oxford and next week one will be held in Jacksonville.
The demonstration involved putting on two layers of gloves and checking the protective clothing for breaches.
Medics are also being taught to check for obvious symptoms. They are coughing, difficulty breathing, and a fever of 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
Collins wanted to assure Anniston residents the fire department is still ready to answer any and every call, COVID-19 related or not.