By Geoff Herbert
syracuse.com
FAIRPORT, N.Y. — An Upstate New York paramedic was injured by violence while providing care, according to multiple reports.
Perinton Ambulance told the Democrat & Chronicle that an EMS provider was assaulted at 2 a.m. Saturday during a medical call in the Village of Fairport. Officials said a patient attacked the paramedic, who was treated for injuries and is now recovering.
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No additional details about the Perinton employee or the patient were released.
WHEC reports Perinton Ambulance is an emergency medical services provider for Perinton, Fairport and the surrounding areas. A video circulating on social media appears to show a group of people fighting Saturday morning outside businesses in Fairport, but it’s unclear if the incident is related to the assault on the paramedic.
“This is a difficult day for our organization,” said Robert Cieri, director of operations for Perinton Ambulance, in a statement. “Our crews come to work to help people on their worst days. Violence toward EMS professionals is unacceptable.”
Cieri said the agency intends to press charges. Perinton’s 24/7 operations have not been affected, he added.
An investigation is ongoing.
Fairport and Perinton are both located in Monroe County, less than 15 miles outside of Rochester.
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