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
Lt. Edith Torres was off-duty when the World Trade Center was struck, but she responded regardless
Some people were carried away on stretchers, while others sat outside the train holding ice packs to their heads
Officials said the ambulance pulled over after the incident and EMS personnel provided aid to the 89-year-old man
Steven Sampson, 41, was attacked by four suspects after he pulled over at an intersection to organize Christmas gifts
Among the injured was a 7-year-old girl who was in cardiac arrest on the 21st floor
Paramedic Julie Moreland was charged with misdemeanor assault after confronting a co-worker
Officials allege personnel would file a false disability claim, collect a payout and return to work
With over half of their staff taking the city’s firefighter exam, the department’s EMS team will have to work overtime
Tara Reyes suffered a concussion and multiple cuts and contusions to her head and face
Ricardo Jimenez, 24, said he immediately parked his car and took off his pants when they began to smoke
Firefighters immediately performed CPR on the toddlers and rushed them to an ambulance
Jomar Pichardo invented ways to refurbish ambulance batteries and car parts that would normally be tossed away and replaced
The vehicle, operated by an FDNY EMS lieutenant and paramedic, was stolen for about half hour.
The boy was transported to the hospital; he’s in serious but stable condition
Lt. Leon Michel was celebrating with colleagues at the bar after passing a department exam
The unit is equipped with stroke-specific medications and a portable CT scanner
The first responders were on their way to another call when they heard cries for help
The fire department tweeted that none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening
The 81-year-old man later died of his injuries at the hospital
178 graduated EMTs and paramedics spent the last year learning FDNY operations and procedures
The EMT was at a stoplight when a shooter opened fire with a BB gun
Medics treated the man’s significant left leg injury and bleeding from a homemade firework with a tourniquet
The proposal was captured on video as the couple embraced and kissed as onlookers cheered
FDNY EMS Lt. JoAnn Restko fell from a ledge near Roaring Brook Falls while taking a picture
The new tradition will recognize the contributions of the department’s firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics
The first EMT-P Carlos Lillo-Lt. Ricardo Quinn Medal, which honors two paramedics who died on 9/11, given for bravery and dedication above and beyond the call of duty
The new equipment includes “fly cars,” ambulance charging stations and rescue boats
Here are some moving stories of EMS responders doing what they do best
The building will be illuminated in yellow, white and blue with a red and white halo at sunset on May 15
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