Because of the coronavirus outbreak the Hewlett Fire Department has revised some its emergency procedures concerning medical services and responding to emergencies. When calling for emergency medical services, the dispatcher will be asking additional questions to accurately understand how best to respond to that call. No emergency medical technician can administer any COVID-19 testing. Hewlett fire officials said that first responders might be wearing additional protective equipment as a precaution. They ask that people at an emergency scene not approach a first responder unless absolutely necessary. This is to protect everyone. Should a person in a residence have tested positive for the virus and there is a fire emergency, safely leave the home and walk away from the residence.