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The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
As news of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling鈥檚 death spread, people took to social media to express their condolences
Unprovoked killing of Lt. Alison Russo-Elling is a tragic reminder that EMS providers are putting their lives at risk for choosing to serve their community
A train carrying approximately 300 people struck a stopped train at a Manhattan station
One patient was pinned underneath a food truck, and a police officer was injured in the Manhattan incident
EMT Frederick D. Whiteside, 43, was a veteran of 22 years at the FDNY
Two paramedics and two EMTs were allegedly drunk during a retirement party at their Bronx station
Firefighters breached a wall but held off on using torches to cut the steel plating
An FDNY ambulance was struck by an SUV while en route to a hospital
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The FDNY and the NYPD are reviewing drones that can drop flotation devices, electromagnetic shark deterrents
22 years after the terror attacks, the number of the dead related to their exposure while working in the rescue and recovery efforts equals the number killed in the collapses
Mayor Eric Adams has announced a 5% budget reduction and directed uniformed agencies to reduce overtime costs
Communities across the country pay tribute with moments of silence, tolling bells, candlelight vigils and other activities
The museum is honoring the anniversary of Sept. 11 with a new exhibit, 鈥淩ecovery and Reflection, Celebrating the 9/11 Tribute鈥�
The addition of 43 fire and EMS members who died of illnesses related to Sept. 11 attacks nears the number killed in the collapses
Peter Zisopoulos repeatedly stabbed Lt. Alison Russo-Elling as she walked from her station to a deli
Carla Murphy鈥檚 attorney said her safety concerns with the CAD system led to a dispute with Deputy Commissioner Augier and Commissioner Kavanagh
One person died from their injuries after they fell from the sixth-floor of the burning Brooklyn apartment building
EMS union president Oren Barzilay said the open mic incidents are unprofessional but may also be indicative of workplace stress
Luis Carrillo Jr. faces up to four years in prison after being caught taking an investigator鈥檚 wallet while inside an ambulance
Approximately 100 riders were on the train when it derailed near the Jamaica, Queens station
A stolen vehicle went onto a sidewalk near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan before driving the wrong way and striking another vehicle
12 people were injured including four firefighters in the Manhattan collapse
Four civilians and two firefighters were injured during the collapse of the crane in Manhattan
The Uniformed EMS Officers Union says the 鈥淪upervising Emergency Medical Service Specialist鈥� position carries lieutenant responsibilities with less pay
FDNY EMTs Kyle Barbaria and Carmen Ruiz made their way to the top floor and two trapped workers
Gas buildup caused a blast when a padlock was cut at the former Sony Tower in Manhattan, seriously injured two workers
Ladders and ropes were used to remove some passengers in the Manhattan bus collision
EMS union president asked if the city government values speedy delivery of bagels over EMS saving lives
A Staten Island University Hospital spokesperson stated the overnight service was 鈥済rossly underutilized鈥� and was a supplement to FDNY EMS
Mayor Adams鈥檚 plan gives app-based delivery workers $19.96 an hour, $1.02 more than an EMT鈥檚 starting pay
Firefighter Sylus McKenzie was arraigned on two counts of grand larceny, identity theft, criminal impersonation and official misconduct
Fallen EMT Yadira Arroyo鈥檚 brother, EMT Joel Rosado, was amongst those honored with an award in her name
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