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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
The ambulance was near an intersection when the two vehicles collided
Robert Gala allegedly had two air pistols, five “police-style shields,” handcuffs and plastic zip ties
Kyle Bossio resigned after investigators questioned him about video footage of a patient being encouraged to drink liquor
The unidentified EMT allegedly pressured a patient to swig liquor on the way to the hospital
Tuanika Brown carried the crying baby to safety and checked on his mom amidst the chaos
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said the emergency braking system on the train triggered, but it was unclear why
Christopher Felix, who’s also a member of the Hells Angels, allegedly slashed the tire after the truck double parked near the group’s clubhouse
Yadira Arroyo’s family was gifted with a week-long, all-expenses-paid trip by the Bianca’s Kids foundation
Investments include construction of a new EMS station as well as funding for ambulances
EMS Week is an annual week-long series of events designed to promote public safety among all New Yorkers
#PartnerProject encourages paramedics to take pictures with their partners to support fallen EMT Yadira Arroyo’s partner
Richard Rojas, 26, has been charged with murder and 20 counts of attempted murder
Hakeem Watkins was lifting a stretcher onto an ambulance when he suffered an injury to his spine
The legislation gained traction after FDNY firefighter William Tolley was posthumously promoted
The New York Jets’ selections will be held at FDNY EMS Station 25
Along with the donation, Yadira Arroyo’s five sons were given a portrait of their mother
Officer Daniel McDade was presented a plaque for his efforts in capturing Jose Gonzales
Ginger Locke wants to send a collage of support to FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo’s partner Monique Williams
The overcrowded train station erupted in panic when Amtrak police used a TASER to subdue a man who was causing a disturbance
Alan Cooke, 54, served as a union delegate and was a 30-year EMS veteran
Jose Gonzalez, 25, pleaded not guilty in the March 16 death of Yadira Arroyo
Actors, actresses and Broadway stars are using their celebrity power to keep Yadira Arroyo’s memory alive
Responders from around the city Saturday joined thousands of bystanders lining the streets to honor Yadira Arroyo
Yadira Arroyo was run over after a man hijacked her ambulance last week
Yadira Arroyo, 44, was on a medical call when she was fatally run over by a stolen ambulance
FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo, 44, a mother of five and 14-year veteran, was killed in the line of duty by an ambulance hijacker
How can we begin to mourn, make sense of and learn from the tragic line-of-duty death of EMT Yadira Arroyo?
Yadira Arroyo, 44, a mother of five and 14-year veteran, was pronounced dead at the hospital
One EMT died at the hospital and a second remains in critical condition
Aric Tegtmeier said he was inspired by his father’s sacrifice and wanted to continue his legacy
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