FDNY EMS
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
As news of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling’s death spread, people took to social media to express their condolences
Unprovoked killing of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling is a tragic reminder that EMS providers are putting their lives at risk for choosing to serve their community
Approximately 100 riders were on the train when it derailed near the Jamaica, Queens station
A stolen vehicle went onto a sidewalk near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan before driving the wrong way and striking another vehicle
12 people were injured including four firefighters in the Manhattan collapse
Four civilians and two firefighters were injured during the collapse of the crane in Manhattan
The Uniformed EMS Officers Union says the “Supervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist” position carries lieutenant responsibilities with less pay
FDNY EMTs Kyle Barbaria and Carmen Ruiz made their way to the top floor and two trapped workers
Gas buildup caused a blast when a padlock was cut at the former Sony Tower in Manhattan, seriously injured two workers
Ladders and ropes were used to remove some passengers in the Manhattan bus collision
EMS union president asked if the city government values speedy delivery of bagels over EMS saving lives
A Staten Island University Hospital spokesperson stated the overnight service was “grossly underutilized” and was a supplement to FDNY EMS
Mayor Adams’s plan gives app-based delivery workers $19.96 an hour, $1.02 more than an EMT’s starting pay
Fallen EMT Yadira Arroyo’s brother, EMT Joel Rosado, was amongst those honored with an award in her name
EMS Captain Edgar Baez and Lieutenant Alison Russo used to respond to calls together in the Bronx decades ago
Days before starting firefighter training EMT Arnaldo Rodriguez was brought before Chief Michael Gala and ordered to stay home
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said the World Trade Center Health Program “is facing massive cuts in just a few years.”
NYC celebrates the life-saving efforts of paramedics and EMTs
The film calls attention to the stress and traumatic scenes the emergency responder community faces
Chief of Safety Frank Leeb says the decision to move his team out of the Fort Totten building delayed the internal investigation into Capt. Alison Russo’s death
“It is a relief to finally have justice,” said Oren Barzilay, president of FDNY EMS Local 2507
EMS providers transported several victims; FDNY firefighters searched the site with a robot dog and drones and used a tower ladder to remove a man from the roof
The FDNY veteran also volunteered with the Huntington Community First Aid Squad on Long Island, where her namesake street is
Robert Gala was found guilty of multiple crimes committed during his public safety career; his father, Deputy Chief Michael Gala, described the son’s addiction
They showed their support for a bipartisan measure that would benefit them
Retired public safety workers and teachers plan to sue again, citing the Medicare Advantage Plan’s pre-authorization requirements
The blaze injured 3 firefighters and 3 EMS providers while destroying DNA evidence
A city spokesman emphasized the expected cost savings from moving the former workers to a Medicare Advantage plan
Recently demoted Chief Michael Gala told Arnaldo Rodriguez not to return to the academy
26 unions voted against the move to remove traditional Medicare as an option
Nearly six years after her death, co-workers cried in the courtroom and shared hugs outside with her family
The three paramedics and one EMT will each receive $29,999, according to a spokesperson for FDNY EMS Local 2507
