Falmouth Coronavirus: Fire Rescue Department Calls For Donations

FALMOUTH, MA — Falmouth Fire Rescue is asking for the community's help securing several medical supplies and personal protective items after one case of the new coronavirus was confirmed last week in the town.

In a Facebook post Monday, the fire department asked the public for donations of supplies. Until more supplies are secured, the department said it is "pursuing different avenues to bolster and conserve our supplies so that we can meet the critical need and support our front-line staff."

Fire authorities are asking for donations of new and unused:

• N95 Masks — usually made by 3M or KC Duckbill, but any brand will be accepted
• Paper masks with ties or elastic straps
• Paper protective gowns
• Protective glasses/goggles

Falmouth Fire Rescue asks that donations be dropped at King Street lobby entrances of the 399 Main Street Fire Rescue Headquarters building, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Donations can also be shipped to Falmouth Fire Rescue Department at the above address.

Last Thursday, Falmouth announced the town had confirmed its first case of the COVID-19 virus.

In a statement, Town Manager Julian Suso and Health Agent Scott McGann said the coronavirus patient had gone into isolation and those he or she had contact with were notified.

"We expect that the virus will continue to appear throughout the area and in our community," Suso and McGann said in a joint statement. "You can help slow the spread of the virus by committing to social distancing and by practicing good personal hygiene like frequent handwashing."