Line-of-Duty Death (LODD)
Social distancing creates unique challenges for honoring first responders and supporting their families
NAEMT President Matt Zavadsky: Keep the pressure on Congress to ensure EMS personnel are covered in all applicable COVID-19 provisions
Remembering our brother and sister EMTs and paramedics who died from COVID-19
Officials said the driver of the ambulance, paramedic Susanna Kelly, was also injured but is expected to survive her injuries
Clayton Ogden was the department’s most senior firefighter, as well as a recipient of the “Firefighter of the Year” award in 2014
Frank Echevarria, 52, worked for Cumberland County EMS and spent 30 years as both a firefighter and paramedic
An EMT, mechanic and critical care technician were killed
The Fire Explorers raised $1,760 for the families of Lahiri Garcia and Paul Besaw
A medical center held a ceremony for paramedics Paul Besaw and Lahiri Garcia
Paramedics Paul Besaw and Lahiri Garcia were killed in an ambulance rollover crash
EMS providers from around the county and state are expected to attend the celebration of life service
Remembering and honoring two AMR paramedics killed in an ambulance collision for their devotion to family, dedication to community and compassion for others
A car pulled in front of the AMR ambulance; the crash is under investigation
The painting honors Yadira Arroyo who was killed in the line of duty in March
#PartnerProject encourages paramedics to take pictures with their partners to support fallen EMT Yadira Arroyo’s partner
Efraim Gadassi z “l, a father of three, was an EMT in the Ambucycle Unit and an active volunteer
James “Dewon” Wells, 52, was found at home by his wife; he was unresponsive and not breathing
The legislation gained traction after FDNY firefighter William Tolley was posthumously promoted
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
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
Firefighter-paramedics will wear a monitor that measures their physiological responses during each shift
North Central EMS announced the death of Ralph Eaton on Facebook
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
Clinton Alvin Beasley, 80, and Loretta Ann Sykes, 53, were directing traffic at a crash scene when they were struck
First responders saluted and escorted Gregory Wentzel during his funeral procession
