FDNY
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
The prosecution found Jose Gonzalez to be fit to stand trial for the murder of Yadira Arroyo, who was run over by her ambulance after it was stolen
Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro unveiled the poster, which promotes this year’s “Stronger Together” theme
Joe Cruz, who retired after 25 years of service, received the medal in the mail after it had been sitting in a drawer ever since the attacks
Lt. Daniel Burgos and FDNY Paramedic Kevin Costello jumped into action after seeing a woman trying to grab a bag from a man’s wheelchair
Police said Karel Delgado exposed himself and fondled the woman after asking if he could examine her
Jose Gonzalez, who is accused of killing EMT Yadira Arroyo, could be spared prison time after a psychologist declared him unfit for trial
First responders will mark the first anniversary of Yadira Arroyo’s death with a candlelight vigil at the site where her death occurred
The helicopter, a private charter hired for a photo shoot, went down near Gracie Mansion, the mayoral residence
Officials said 11-year veteran EMT Colette Palmer allegedly hit the employee after getting into an argument
Frantz Petion, 25, was arrested and charged with rape, strangulation and an act in a manner injurious to a child
Paramedic Edwin Tweedy said he was passed over by the department for a spot on the rescue medic squad because of his age
The department celebrated Valentine’s Day by putting out heartfelt PSAs about candle and kitchen safety and the importance of CPR
After 36 years as a city paramedic, Corey Romanowski had more than his share of stories to tell
Mary D’Angelo is seeking $3 million and claims she was tormented because she is part Chinese
Niall O’Shaughnessy jumped into the Hudson River after realizing the man could not hold the life preserver lowered by police
Dispatchers were not able to access their computers while taking emergency calls for 30 minutes
Vulcan Society firefighters called on the mayor to delay Joseph Cassano’s promotion due to his previous racist tweet scandal
FDNY EMT Salvatore Turturici was gifted the wheelchair by the Ray Pfeifer Foundation, which specializes in helping sickened first responders
Joe Cassano, son of the former FDNY fire commissioner, is set to join the FDNY Academy in December after being forced to quit as an EMT in 2013
Emergency Medical Services Locals 2507 and 3621 are suing for information on pay history, accusing the city and fire department of withholding information
Sarinya Srisakul was given the Freedom Award for her efforts in recruiting more female firefighters
Capt. Tonya Boyd, a 21-year veteran, will be the highest-ranking black woman in the department
The 4th annual First Responders Night included 150 responders holding the American flag while EMT Sarah McShane sang
Dr. Michael Guttenberg developed pancreatic cancer after helping with clean-up efforts at Ground Zero
Kevin Liang’s family is looking for the suspect who fatally hit him while he was riding his motorcycle on a bridge
Jose Gonzalez, who is charged with running over Yadira Arroyo, stood by his attorney as she announced the plan to file a psychiatric notice
Kevin Laing, 27, was crossing a bridge on his motorcycle when he was struck, causing him to fall and hit the pavement
A video appeared to show the charter bus racing through the intersection without applying its brakes
A spokesperson said no “legal or administrative process” exists for Yadira Arroyo’s posthumous promotion to lieutenant
