Updated: November 18, 2021
In recent months, Coronavirus has brought about change to virtually all of our daily activities. This is particularly true for first responders, who among other frontline workers are at elevated risk for infection.
With that in mind, staying on top of all available information is crucial. Below you’ll find a continuously updated list of COVID-19 resources for firefighters, EMS, police officers and other public safety officers, divided by category.
*Please note: many resources on this page link to external pages not controlled by FPPA. Links do not necessarily equal endorsement.
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General COVID-19 information | If you’re in a crisis | On the Job | Returning to Work | Your Finances | Mental Health
COVID-19 Information
- FAQs: Colorado’s new “Safer at Home” Policy: Denver Post
- Global case tracker dashboard: Johns Hopkins
- Colorado COVID-19 case data
- COVID-19 symptom checker: CDC
- COVID-19 testing for first responders statewide: Centura Health
If you’re in a crisis
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Call 1-800-273-8255
- Chat online
On the job
- FEMA providing grants to first responders to aid in COVID-19 response: FEMA
- Guidelines for first responders: CDC
- Resources for Fire and EMS: USFA/FEMA
- Resources for Law Enforcement: National Police Foundation
- Law Enforcement Information on COVID-19: IACP
- COVID-19 testing for first responders statewide: Centura Health
- 8 fire and EMS agencies using social media to help flatten the curve: FireRescue1
Returning to work
Your Finances
- Contact FPPA with questions about your retirement benefits
- Call (303) 770-3772 (FPPA) in the Denver Metro area
- Call Toll free nationwide (800) 332-3772 (FPPA)
- Questions about self-directed accounts with Fidelity
- call 800-343-0860
- What to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Finances: Mint
- Coronavirus Tax Relief: IRS
- How to Register for Economic Impact Payments for non-tax-filers: IRS
- Economic Impact Payments: What you need to know: IRS
- New Coronavirus Law Allows Emergency 457 Account Withdrawals: FPPA
- Coronavirus Information for Humana Medicare Plan Members: Humana
Mental Health
- Mental Health Resources for Dealing With a Pandemic from Dr. John Nicoletti: FPPA
- Webinar: Combating Anxiety in Uncertain Times with Dr. John Nicoletti: FPPA
- Coping With COVID-19 Stress For First Responders: CDC
- First Responders and Disaster Responders Resource Portal: SAMHSA
- Emergency Responders: Tips for Taking Care of Yourself: CDC
- Code Green Campaign: COVID-19 Resources
Do you have a resource that should be on this list? Get in touch with us!
Ryan Woodhouse is the Content and Publications Manager for the Fire & Police Pension Association of Colorado. When not managing content for FPPA, Ryan can be found fly fishing in the Colorado high country or shouting at the TV during University of Wisconsin football and basketball games.