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Through sheer force of will by first responders, healthcare workers and the city as a whole, the COVID-19 battle is winding down, but leaves scars
Dr. David Prezant clarifies the difference between the two test types and what results mean for immunity
3 takeaways from the FDNY order to not transport cardiac arrest patients if they cannot be resuscitated in the field
FDNY trains its members on self-defense and de-escalation and has posted social media messages to remind the public that assaults are illegal
Tonya Boyd and Cheryl Middleton have been role models as deputy chiefs
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
“It’s about time females will get the recognition that they can do this job and do it well,” said EMS Lt. Allison Shaughnessy
5 victims are in critical condition; NYPD found a U-Haul van sought in connection with the shooting
“Unmasking Our Heroes” includes photos, a video, and artifacts from the public including a large “thank you” sign
Police said that Matthew Jansen was crossing the street when Tariq Witherspoon’s Rolls Royce hit him
Mayor Eric Adams said that city workers have had an “amazing response”
A coalition of unions sued to block the mass firings, but a judge ruled in favor of the city Thursday
The long legal battle is taking a toll on Yadira Arroyo’s family, friends and co-workers
The paramedics were treated at Saint Barnabas Hospital for pain and swelling to the face and for a bite wound
“This guy was 1,000% about to shoot us. I’m still shocked that he didn’t,” one of the EMS providers said
Firefighters’ “oxygen tanks were empty, and they still pushed through the smoke” to continue making rescues, said Mayor Eric Adams
EMS is using mandatory overtime to fill gaps and added over 100 EMTs from the department’s EMS Academy
The man was transported to a Bronx hospital but could not be saved
Lt. John P. Raftery served in the department for 27 years
Crew members are isolating, and union VP Anthony Alomojera said there’s been a rush of unvaccinated New Yorkers with COVID-19 who need ambulances
Approximately 10% of firefighters and 16% of EMS workers have called out sick
During his 28-year tenure, Brian Demarest, 46, worked for many EMS agencies around New York City
“Vincent Malveaux had everything we looked for in a member of the department,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro
Alvin Suriel “saved an untold number of lives in his time as an EMT and paramedic, and through his inspirational leadership,” said FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro
Vincent Malveaux “was heroic with every job, every patient that he had,” Paramedic Christian Marte said
The death of Vincent Malveaux, who also served the department as an EMT, is under investigation
Vladimir Sabatelli was a recent graduate of the FDNY EMS academy
“Our new pattern for FDNY EMS is shaving about a minute off ambulance trips from incident locations to hospitals,” said Professor Andrew Smyth
After a brief pause, instruction resumed during the pandemic but with changes, including virtual lectures and modified in-person labs
An EMS lieutenant is suspected to have been at the center of the scheme
Mayor de Blasio says the city’s agencies, like FDNY and NYPD, are prepared to deal with potential staff shortages
Municipal workers who refuse to comply will be placed on unpaid leave, said Mayor Bill de Blasio
Margot Loth failed to show she was treated less favorably after participating in sexy “Calendar of Heroes,” ruling states
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