Augusta Fire/EMA is talking up the precautionary steps they're taking against COVID-19 at a news conference Wednesday morning. They'll be showing off their personal protective equipment they've been instructing emergency officials to wear on calls. "I want to assure the people that Augusta Fire/EMA first responders remain on call for any emergency," Chief Christopher James said. "What we're asking people to do is help us keep our firefighters/EMTs safe by telling the 911 operator if you're having trouble breathing, have a fever, or are experiencing any of the symptoms of coronavirus.