[HFDlist] COVID Cases

[Russ Hall]

All:

Recently, we have seen a spike in COVID 19 positive cases in Holden and 
throughout the Commonwealth.  Currently we have some department members 
who have contracted COVID and all of the close contacts have been 
notified.  At this time, we are looking at our past policies on COVID to 
determine what the best practices for the department will be moving 
forward until the recent spike subsides.  We have obtained some rapid 
testing kits that we will be using to test those who have been close 
contacts prior to their duty shifts and we are hopeful to get more of 
these tests to test other members coming on duty to ensure everyone's 
safety.  In the meantime, be vigilant in protecting yourselves when 
responding to calls by wearing the appropriate PPE that is dictated by 
the type of call.  We have a cache of PPE supplies and plenty of masks 
in stock.  We will resume the practice of disinfecting the stations and 
ambulances everyday as we did before.  I realize that everyone is sick 
and tired of dealing with this pandemic and hopefully we will see an end 
to this recent spike soon.

Thanks:

Chief Hall

-- 
Russ Hall
Fire Chief/EMD
Holden Fire Dept.
1370 Main Street
Holden, MA 01520
508-210-5650