Seven firefighters with the Orlando Fire Department have tested positive for coronavirus.
In a statement released today, the department said the first firefighter tested positive on June 15.
More firefighters tested positive after the department provided rapid testing to workers with a possible exposure to the virus.
Out of an abundance of caution, 64 firefighters including the seven who tested positive have been put on a 14-day self-quarantine.
The fire department says its Health and Safety Division continues to provide rapid testing to employees with symptoms or direct exposure to these individuals.
Operations continue as normal as a majority of the firefighters who are under self-quarantine are part of the new hire class or work in the training division.
New hire orientation has been put on hold for the next two weeks as a precaution.
The Orlando Fire Department says it will continue to use PPE at stations and on emergency calls, maintain social distancing, perform wellness checks, and deep clean facilities.
