As hospitals across the nation and in Connecticut are experiencing a shortage of protective equipment, firefighters and EMTs are also pleading for supplies.
The Glastonbury Fire Department said it had to change some protocols, specifically when it comes to responding to 911 calls.
“We are all facing some trying times as it relates to COVID-19," the department posted to Facebook. "To protect our members we have made some changes to certain protocols."
The volunteer department said it has had to adapt.
"[Personal protective equipment] is limited right now," said Chief Michael Thurz, Glastonbury Fire Department. "We do not have enough N95 masks. [The] N95 masks that we have, have expired. So, we're still utilizing them as something versus nothing."