OKC Firefighters Using Anti-Contamination Suits During Nursing Home Response

Here is a look at the new measures Oklahoma City Firefighters are taking in order to protect themselves and citizens when visiting nursing homes.

Saturday, April 11th 2020, 3:20 am

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Crews are now wearing full anti-contamination gear and practicing social distancing by only sending one firefighter in at a time. OKC Fire says they are also limiting their exposure to other residents not related to the emergency.

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