The Menasha Health Department announced on Tuesday that they have vaccinated Neenah-Menasha Fire Rescue Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) personnel.
Health officials reported that EMR personnel are included in phase 1A vaccination plans prompting their vaccination on Tuesday.
Nancy McKenney, Menasha Public Health Director shared, “Neenah-Menasha firefighters are designated as certified emergency medical responders or higher. They respond to all medical emergencies. Ensuring their vaccination safeguards this vital workforce for our community,” she added.
“We respond to medically – related COVID-19 calls. Hitting this first step now makes me feel better,” said James Dunbar. “Today I am thankful, grateful, and optimistic,” said Nicholas Brautigam.
Dunbar and Brautigam were the first two firefighters who received the vaccine.