YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Eight paramedics and first responders with Lane LifeTrans are waiting to find out if the patients they responded to earlier this month will test positive for the coronavirus.

The first responders were on calls where patients showed symptoms that could be linked to the virus that's now shut down many businesses and operations across the valley and state.

"It's scary for all of us because we still don't know where we are with this, hence our concerns and reason for conservation of the equipment that we have," Joe Lane said, president and CEO of The Lane Companies.

Lane says he doesn't know how long they'll have enough personal protective gear for his staff. Right now, he has about 60 paramedics still working on calls.

He says the paramedics in quarantine responded to patients without additional gear before they knew about needing to take extra safety measures.

"At that point in time, we weren't sure at what degree we were going to be exposed," he said.

Weathersfield Fire Chief Tom Lambert is one of the eight paramedics forced to stay at home in isolation.

He's been in quarantine for almost a week. He was hoping he'd find out if the person he treated tested positive for the coronavirus Monday or Tuesday.

"It's very frustrating; we've got to get out there and support our fellow co-workers who are working harder and longer because we're not there," Lambert said.

Lane tells 21 News his company is using some of his EMS trucks specifically for possible coronavirus calls. The COVID designated vehicles are lined on the inside and have a cleaner to disinfect after the patient is taken to a nearby hospital.

Lane isn't the only local EMS service worried about long-term access to supplies. AMR EMS officials say they're concerned too.

AMR is taking similar precautionary measures to keep its paramedics and patients safe.

Medstar's Operations Manager says their paramedics have plenty of supplies right now.

"We're doing good on supplies, and Trumbull County is being very helpful," Thomas Young said.

Young says the county government has an open line of communication that's working.

When local stores Lowe's and Home Depot get the gloves and masks they need in stock; Young says the stores let them know right away.