Masked first responders are returning to New York City streets following the imposition of a mask mandate. On Friday the New York City Fire Department imposed a mask mandate on all fire truck and ambulance personnel, according to the New York Post. A surgical mask, preferably an N95 mask, is required. The previous mask mandate enacted during the pandemic ended in February 2022. On Jan. 1, all 11 New York City public hospitals, as well as clinics and nursing homes run by NYC Health + Hospitals imposed a similar mandate. “This is in line with the public hospital mandate to wear masks,” FDNY spok…