The CNMI Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DFEMS) has expanded their personnel as part of the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force in response to the global pandemic.
On Monday, March 23, 2020, the Department of Fire and EMS activated 13 personnel to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic adding throughout the week to meet the required needs.
After receiving information on Saturday, March 28, 2020 of the two positive cases of COVID-19 in the CNMI, DFEMS activated 27 additional firefighter personnel to help the COVID-19 Task Force to assist with the pandemic.
DFEMS primary objectives are to:
· Transport passengers from Saipan International Airport to Kanoa Resort (Designated Quarantine Facility)
· Escort airline passengers to assigned Rooms
· Deliver drop-off items to patients in their rooms and persons under investigation (PUI)
· Transport PUI from CHCC to quarantine site
· Decontaminate after every drop-off, transport, and contact with any quarantined person(s)
· Assist CHCC medical personnel by remaining on standby for 24 hours for any emergency transport needed for quarantined person(s)
· Assist CHCC in conducting secondary health assessment to all inbound passengers
DFEMS continues to support the Governor’s COVID-19 Task Force and its emergency medical support function.
