<p>Joining us by phone for this edition of TEMS Time to talk about dealing with this pandemic from a fire perspective is Fire Chief Mike Barakey/Suffolk Fire & Rescue.</p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What has life been like in the fire department during this crisis? </li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">Have you had to change the way you do things and if so how?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What has been the biggest challenge?</li> <li style="font-weight: 400;">What has been the greatest lesson learned throughout this for you?</li> </ul> <p>Do you see any permanent changes in the way your job is done because of COVID 19?</p>

COVID-19 Series: Re-Opening

Serving southeastern Virginia by coordinating the Emergency Medical Services for the region, Tidewater EMS Council plays an important role in ensuring that the highest levels of care, training and support are provided. Building and sustaining relationships with other healthcare partners  and agencies in the area and around the state is integral to the contributions TEMS makes to the EMS system.
Through interviews and conversations with healthcare community leaders and frontline personnel, this podcast will highlight TEMS' role in planning, monitoring and supporting Emergency Medical Services in the 10 jurisdictions of the region. Informative and insightful, this podcast is for those in the EMS field, the healthcare
community and members of the general public who have an interest in emergency medical services.