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As an in-person attendee, your safety is our top priority. We have developed the following guidelines based on CDC-recommended practices, in consultation with Baltimore City, Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, and the IAFC Advisory Group. We require that attendees strictly adhere to all guidance in order to make our 2022 event safe, secure, and enjoyable for all.
Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit. The CDC recommends that people get fully vaccinated and boosted. Per the CDC, vaccines are safe and highly effective at protecting people from severe COVID-19. Getting fully vaccinated yourself may also protect people around you. The CDC still recommends prevention measures for unvaccinated people. For more information see www.cdc.gov.
Safety guidelines below are subject to change at any time based on federal, state, and local regulations. We ask that in-person attendees follow all safety instructions provided by the International Association of Fire Chiefs' staff at all times, and that you do not attend any in-person event if you are feeling unwell or showing any symptoms of illness.
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MASK POLICYPer Baltimore City, masks are no longer required indoors. Unvaccinated personnel and those at risk of severe COVID-19 infections – older adults, immunocompromised, and children not yet eligible for vaccination – are strongly encouraged to wear a face mask indoors. More Baltimore City mask information can be found here. |
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ROUTINE CLEANING IN ALL PUBLIC AREASEach area is cleaned using approved commercial-grade products followed by additional disinfection using the approved Lysol*, Dettol*, Sagrotan*, or Napisan* products. More information can be found here. |
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HAND SANITIZING STATIONSGuests will find disinfecting stations with wipes and hand sanitizer available. Additionally, both public and Team Member areas are cleaned at scheduled intervals, including high-touch areas like elevators and bathrooms. |