There’s a new effort to make sure our local emergency crews on the front lines are properly protected from COVID-19.
Many of these first responders go home at the end of their shifts concerned they could bring the virus with them and possible infect their families. Every time the fire trucks roll out of Everett's Fire Department Station 5 and crews come in contact with people, they’re gearing up in personal protective equipment, also known as PPE. That includes gowns, masks, and face shields. After coming in contact with 114 COVID positive people city wide, many firefighters like Erik Baker wonder, how well it’s really working.
"Guys are thinking about it and are concerned about it," said Baker, a medical services officer. "Many are interested in this testing."