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A decade of city data reveals a troubling disparity: while firefighter injuries and collisions decline, EMS professionals face persistently high risks
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
Three of the FDNY’s leading responders on Sept. 11, 2001, reflect on how 9/11 impacted EMS and beyond
City emergency workers, exhausted under a heavy overtime workload, are asking for new hires and increased pay
Donna Jaworski returned to her EMT career as valedictorian of her class after leaving the industry in 2003 to care for her family
Francis Jost, who was covering a shift for his colleague, was able to pack the arm in ice because he knew of a nearby bar where he could get supplies
A UPS truck was parked in the street and blocking traffic, and an ambulance was forced to wait until the driver pulled ahead
Fire officials said the man was arrested after destroying a flag that was “proudly displayed” on the back of an ambulance
When asked how the FDNY EMT pay gap compared to his campaign for “equity and social justice,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said he thinks “the work is different”
First responders pried open the doors Sunday and rescued the woman, who was reportedly an employee of the house, and had been stuck in the elevator since Friday
Denzel Adonis, a graduate of FDNY High School class of 2011, was one of 50 paramedics who walked across the stage after a seven-year journey to fulfill his dream
FDNY EMT Ryan Walsh testified in a first-degree assault trial and gave a graphic description of the scene inside the building where the attack occurred in 2016
Jose Gonzalez, who is accused of fatally running over FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo, is charged with murder, manslaughter and robbery
Ali Acevedo expressed her thoughts on Jose Gonzalez before a Bronx Supreme Court hearing where a decision on his mental fitness for trial was delayed
An EMT was knocked unconscious and another suffered broken ribs just a few days after another violent incident on a call
A court-appointed psychologist found Jose Gonzalez, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Yadira Arroyo, unsuitable to stand trial
Joseph Rodriguez, 59, died of lung cancer he contracted from the hours he spent assisting in rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero
Officials said the ambulance was on its way to a call when it collided with another vehicle and slammed into a store
FDNY EMT Felipe Torre , 54, succumbed to Ground Zero-related gall bladder cancer while under hospice care
To honor slain Bronx EMT Yadira Arroyo in 2017, the city of Boston retired her EMT badge number, 2017
On the 17th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, agencies around the country are honoring the day with remembrance posts
Jem Ibrahimov’s attorney is arguing that he should not face stiff bail because “he’s an artist” who “worked as a painter”
City fire marshals arrested 42-year-old Jem Ibrahimov on Saturday after he allegedly returned to the scene of the crime
The EMT son of a high-ranking FDNY chief has been arrested three times for impersonating a cop and was found to have blown off 911 calls
Surveillance footage shows the man drawing swastikas on an ambulance and walking away
Brooklyn EMS volunteers offer services tailored to their New York community
FDNY EMT Jennifer Dougherty said she is shocked by Mayor Bill de Blasio’s efforts to block extended sick time for 9/11 responders
Susan James filed a lawsuit against Dr. Ajendra Sohal, who recanted a statement that she falsified his signature on a disability form
Trudy Bermudez proposed to Tayreen Bonilla in the middle of the New York City Pride parade in front of thousands
The city honored Yadira Arroyo by placing her name and a dedication plaque on the corner of East 169th Street and Boston Road
“FDNY EMTs and paramedics are protected by New York state law. Assault is a felony punishable by seven years in prison,” the new decals read
Hundreds of New York’s Bravest gathered at the FDNY Medal Day ceremony to honor firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, fire marshals and officers
Street signs at Boston Road and E. 169th Street will be co-named for Yadira Arroyo
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