Fire agency first responders in San Diego County have played a crucial role throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. A vaccination process began Dec. 30 for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) and Paramedic responders through Operation Collaboration – a partnership that brings together multiple agencies, alongside San Diego County’s Health and Human Services Agency, to vaccinate those who are most exposed to the virus.
“This vaccination process will help keep responders safe and will ensure that these personnel are available to continue serving communities throughout San Diego County,” said Dan Barron, San Marcos Fire Chief and Unified Incident Commander.
Vaccination sites, also known as Points of Distribution (PODs), have been set up to meet the need for fire agencies throughout San Diego County. PODs are rotating between San Marcos, Carlsbad and Rancho San Diego (CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire Headquarters) – with additional sites being evaluated.
The partnership between local fire and health agencies has built the framework to move the vaccination process forward efficiently and effectively, and will give all EMT and Paramedic first responders in San Diego County the important opportunity to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
