Firefighters and emergency medical technicians representing the Augusta Fire Department showed support for workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 battle with applause, cheers and flashing lights during the early morning shift change Tuesday, April 28, at Augusta University Health. See more photos in the slideshow.
First responders with the Augusta Fire Department/EMA display a sign thanking health care workers for COVID-19 efforts.
The Augusta Fire Department brought four trucks to AU Health and flashed lights to spotlight the work of caregivers at AU Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
A trio of first responders wear masks for protection against the novel coronavirus.
A hospital caregiver poses with firefighters for a selfie outside AU Medical Center.
An aerial firetruck is on display outside the AU Health Medical Office Building during a salute to health care workers on April 28.
An AU Health employee talks with first responders outside the AU Medical Center Critical Care Center.
Two fire engines flash their lights as a show of support to all local hospital employees.
A group of Augusta firefighters wave to health care employees as they arrive at the AU Health Medical Office Building on April 28.
A couple of firetrucks park in the center lane in front of the Emergency Department at AU Medical Center.
AU Health employees are greeted by Augusta Firefighters/EMTs as they get off the JagExpress shuttle.
Firefighters and front of Fire engine
Employees and firefighters stand outside the hospital Critical Care Center.
Fire engines light the way in the early morning work hours at AU Health.
Denise Parrish is Director of Communications for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement at Augusta University. Contact her to schedule an interview on this topic at 706-721-9760 or mparrish@augusta.edu.
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