FDNY
FDNY EMS Chief Lillian Bonsignore says “any and all options” are on the table to prevent a lag in response times due to the spread of COVID-19 among members
Be proactive about meeting the needs of internal and external customers to improve the care provided by EMS
Issues plaguing EMS, from low wages to mental health and safety concerns, the plight of rural emergency medicine and the FDNY’s first female Chief of EMS brought EMS into the national spotlight
Robert Marshall allegedly used the stolen card for $800 in purchases
NYPD and FDNY divers pulled a boy and woman from the murky water and medics rendered aid, but the two patients died
Dr. Sabina Ostolski served for four years; Steven Thorsen served for 27 years
All four EMTs were transported to a hospital after the crash that sent one rig careening into a building
“It’s shocking that the department doesn’t already have such a plan,” said Oren Barzilay, president of Local 2507, which represents EMTs, medics and inspectors
The “Food for Frontline Workers” program made it possible to deliver more than 150,000 meals to frontline workers, including FDNY EMS members
FDNY EMS Lt. Dwight Scott and EMTs Christopher Juanilla and Tiffany Robledo received the honor
The Boro Park Hatzalah crew was responding to a call at the time of the crash
Jose Gonzalez is accused of running her over with an ambulance in 2017
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
MOST POPULAR
- Vigil honors FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo 4 years after fatal ambulance hijacking
- Lawyer: FDNY EMT paid $400K for staying home is owed $1.5M
- FDNY to pay $350K to former EMT, reality show star in sexual harassment suit
- EMS response is often considered safer than firefighting, but is it?
- NYC man accused of killing of FDNY EMS Capt. Alison Russo is arraigned, pleads not guilty