This manual is intended to broaden the fire service’s approach to implementing a successful infectious disease prevention program and provide valuable insight into the interpretation of laws, regulations, and standards for the protection of fire fighters, EMTs and paramedics. It was developed by the IAFF Department of Occupational Health and Safety with the assistance of its Medical Residency Program. The Medical Residency Program, now entering its sixteenth year, has provided numerous services to the IAFF and its affiliates. This is a large file.