New York City EMTs and hospitals struggling with large amounts of week-old snow
Even over a week after Winter Storm Fern struck, significant snow accumulations remain on streets near hospitals in New York City, creating hazardous conditions for emergency responders, according to reports. On Monday, paramedics at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center expressed frustration with navigating the snow-laden roads. A reporter observed numerous ambulances caught in heavy traffic […]
Suspect in FDNY EMT’s death shows no emotion as graphic stabbing is shown in NYC court: ‘It’s truly unsettling’
Murder Trial of Peter Zisopoulos During the murder trial on Friday, Peter Zisopoulos, accused of fatally stabbing Li, gave an unsettling performance while in the witness stand. The 36-year-old stared intensely at the audience in the Queens Supreme Court, where many EMS staff members were visibly emotional. “It might look like a picture from my […]
NYC ambulance response times for life-threatening emergencies jump as EMTs see staffing crunch
According to the data revealed that FDNY has been accused of continuous staffing and recruitment problems, the response time of an emergency ambulance has jumped last year. The average ambulance to an emergency ambulance that threatens life has increased from 8 minutes to 34 seconds or more in 2024, and 8 minutes 48 seconds in […]
FDNY graduates fresh fleet of EMTs: ‘It feels amazing’
The FDNY academy graduated its newest cohort of paramedics on Tuesday, bringing a host of new paramedics to the department, including some who come from a proud lineage of public servants. Javon Fabian, who attended the morning ceremony with 86 other graduates at the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, is part of that generation. His […]
Washington Firefighters, EMTs Protest DEI Training at Risk of Losing Certifications
A diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program for emergency responders in Washington has been suspended after employee backlash, saying it could jeopardize professional certifications. Approximately 3,500 firefighters and medical personnel in King County, Washington, will be trained in a program based on the teachings of notorious woke ideologues, including: Ibram X. Kendi and victor madrigal […]