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The FDNY EMS Local 2507 president joins the show to discuss wage discrepancies, educating the public about the work EMS does
Our co-hosts discuss an FDNY, NYPD collaborative pilot program that allows special teams comprised of mental health professionals and EMS providers to answer non-violent mental health 911 calls
The Colorado paramedics lifted each other up during their deployment to New York City virus epicenter
鈥淚t is a relief to finally have justice,鈥� said Oren Barzilay, president of FDNY EMS Local 2507
EMS providers transported several victims; FDNY firefighters searched the site with a robot dog and drones and used a tower ladder to remove a man from the roof
The FDNY veteran also volunteered with the Huntington Community First Aid Squad on Long Island, where her namesake street is
Robert Gala was found guilty of multiple crimes committed during his public safety career; his father, Deputy Chief Michael Gala, described the son鈥檚 addiction
They showed their support for a bipartisan measure that would benefit them
Retired public safety workers and teachers plan to sue again, citing the Medicare Advantage Plan鈥檚 pre-authorization requirements
鈥楨mergency NYC鈥� includes healthcare professionals throughout the city
EMS providers transported one person to a medical center and the other declined treatment
The blaze injured 3 firefighters and 3 EMS providers while destroying DNA evidence
A city spokesman emphasized the expected cost savings from moving the former workers to a Medicare Advantage plan
Recently demoted Chief Michael Gala told Arnaldo Rodriguez not to return to the academy
26 unions voted against the move to remove traditional Medicare as an option
Nearly six years after her death, co-workers cried in the courtroom and shared hugs outside with her family
The three paramedics and one EMT will each receive $29,999, according to a spokesperson for FDNY EMS Local 2507
鈥淗e was not taking medication, he did not want to take medication and he didn鈥檛 think he was mentally ill,鈥� said Bellevue鈥檚 director of forensic psychiatry
The increase would offset the costs of inflation and salary increases for EMS providers, officials said
A total of 20 firefighters were hurt in the Staten Island residential blaze
Pfeifer will manage day-to-day operations; the retired chief is known for his work in counterterrorism and disaster preparedness
Prosecutors at Jose Gonzalez鈥檚 trial used his 2017 interview with police as his testimony
Ashley Diaz spent two months in a hospital, additional surgeries lie ahead and she will need months of physical therapy
The chiefs Laura Kavanagh demoted had several complaints against them and refused to follow her orders, according to a source
The calendar used to be a fun event but was 鈥渘ot a great fundraiser in recent years,鈥� FDNY spokeswoman Amanda Farinacci said
Jose Gonzalez鈥檚 trial began Wednesday, nearly six years after Yadira Arroyo鈥檚 death
FDNY crewmembers removed all of the children and found heavy fire in the basement
Over 100 fire and EMS personnel responded to the blaze that killed a 13-year-old boy and hurt a total of five people
鈥淚 hope to continue to nurture our relationship, taking into consideration the needs of the boots on the ground,鈥� Chief Michael Fields said
Adams could eliminate retired EMS providers, firefighters, officers and others鈥� health insurance options except for Medicare Advantage
Emergency department disruptions are expected; the New York State Nurses Association cites staffing and patient safety concerns
The suit states the city suppressed the salaries of EMS providers and says their work is substantially equal to firefighters鈥� work
Ahead of the potential walkout Monday, Mount Sinai said it started diverting most ambulances and transferring some patients
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