Va. National Guard personnel conduct N-95 mask fit testing
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen conduct training on N-95 respirator mask fit testing April 24, 2020, in Richmond, Virginia, in order to provide training for long-term care facility staff members across the state. While the VNG personnel have extensive hazardous materials training making them well-suited to provide support during Virginia’s COVID-19 response, personnel from Virginia Department of Health provided specific training on how to employ the mask fit test kits prior to deploying for their missions. VNG support provides additional capacity to VDH to get more people properly tested for mask fit. During domestic operations, the VNG receives mission taskings from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and can't respond to direct requests for assistance. Localities looking for VNG support should contact VDEM and make a request. (Virginia Defense Force photo by WO1(Va.) Jake Crocker)
Va. National Guard personnel conduct N-95 mask fit testing
Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen conduct training on N-95 respirator mask fit testing April 24, 2020, in Richmond, Virginia, in order to provide training for long-term care facility staff members across the state. While the VNG personnel have extensive hazardous materials training making them well-suited to provide support during Virginia’s COVID-19 response, personnel from Virginia Department of Health provided specific training on how to employ the mask fit test kits prior to deploying for their missions. VNG support provides additional capacity to VDH to get more people properly tested for mask fit. During domestic operations, the VNG receives mission taskings from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management and can't respond to direct requests for assistance. Localities looking for VNG support should contact VDEM and make a request. (Virginia Defense Force photo by WO1(Va.) Jake Crocker)