1 confirmed COVID-19 case in Macon-Bibb Fire Department

Macon-Bibb Fire Chief Marvin Riggins confirmed that a fire department employee tested positive for COVID-19.

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The macon-bibb fire department is taking extra precautions after a member of the fire department tested positive for covid-19.

Chief marvin riggins says the department has cleaned all of the fire houses.

He says crews are washing a lot of clothes... sanitizing uniforms and washing hands.

Riggins adds firemen are wearing masks when responding to calls.

And they are practicing social distancing as best as they can.

Phoner - "don't think it's unprofessional.

I hope it doesn't appear to be as we respond.

We are trying to be as safe as possible so we are there for times in need."

Riggins says people who worked with the member who tested positive are who tested the member worked with people who riggins says riggins says people who worked