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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
The “Unmasking Our Heroes” exhibit and video share the stress and community support FDNY EMS personnel experienced in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic
Retired public safety workers and teachers plan to sue again, citing the Medicare Advantage Plan’s pre-authorization requirements
‘Emergency NYC’ includes healthcare professionals throughout the city
EMS providers transported one person to a medical center and the other declined treatment
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
“He was not taking medication, he did not want to take medication and he didn’t think he was mentally ill,” said Bellevue’s director of forensic psychiatry
The increase would offset the costs of inflation and salary increases for EMS providers, officials said
A total of 20 firefighters were hurt in the Staten Island residential blaze
Pfeifer will manage day-to-day operations; the retired chief is known for his work in counterterrorism and disaster preparedness
Prosecutors at Jose Gonzalez’s trial used his 2017 interview with police as his testimony
Ashley Diaz spent two months in a hospital, additional surgeries lie ahead and she will need months of physical therapy
The chiefs Laura Kavanagh demoted had several complaints against them and refused to follow her orders, according to a source
The calendar used to be a fun event but was “not a great fundraiser in recent years,” FDNY spokeswoman Amanda Farinacci said
Jose Gonzalez’s trial began Wednesday, nearly six years after Yadira Arroyo’s death
FDNY crewmembers removed all of the children and found heavy fire in the basement
Over 100 fire and EMS personnel responded to the blaze that killed a 13-year-old boy and hurt a total of five people
“I hope to continue to nurture our relationship, taking into consideration the needs of the boots on the ground,” Chief Michael Fields said
Adams could eliminate retired EMS providers, firefighters, officers and others’ health insurance options except for Medicare Advantage
Emergency department disruptions are expected; the New York State Nurses Association cites staffing and patient safety concerns
The suit states the city suppressed the salaries of EMS providers and says their work is substantially equal to firefighters’ work
Ahead of the potential walkout Monday, Mount Sinai said it started diverting most ambulances and transferring some patients
Some of her family members wept and some walked away during the playing of a cellphone video that showed the aftermath of the 2017 incident
“I feel great about the opportunity to serve New York City in this way,” said Michael Fields, former deputy assistant chief of EMS Operations
Caiden Mora had a big smile as NYPD vehicles, FDNY firetrucks, EMS vehicles and a motorcycle drove by in a first responder parade
As they alerted firefighters to the blaze, the EMTs and medics rescued a man and four dogs and searched for a mother and baby
Mayor Eric Adams says he wants LEOs and medics to more aggressively get severely mentally ill individuals off the streets and subways and into treatment
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