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NYC response times to fires, medical emergencies soaring — along with fire deaths
For a second consecutive year, New York City first responders took longer to get to fires and other medical emergencies, while more people died in blazes.
NYC EMS worker was trying to calm patient before he screamed 'f--k you' and stabbed her: prosecutors
The suspect screamed the profanity and “pulled a large knife out of his sock and stabbed her chest, arm, and left leg several times,’’ the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office said.
NYC EMS worker released from hospital after being stabbed by felon as mom lashes out at bail reform
The mother of a New York City EMS worker last week blamed the state's bail reform for the savage attack -- and said the Big Apple "has failed its people."
Hero 911 dispatcher receives medal named after slain FDNY EMT he tried in vain to save
Heroic 911 dispatch officer Edgar Baez, who tried to save the life of beloved EMT Capt. Alison Russo who was stabbed on a Queens street, was awarded a new FDNY medal in...
We quit our front-line jobs to do OnlyFans — we take public service seriously
These ex-emergency first responders are proving they're sirens in their own right.
Celeb-loving 'Mayor Mean' faces Hamptons rebellion over EMS power grab
East Hampton mayor Jerry Larsen first roiled year-round residents with new parking charges - but now his plan to reform the village EMS is causing rebellion.
Man who stole ambulance, ran over FDNY EMT found guilty of murder
Jose Gonzalez was convicted of first degree murder on Wednesday afternoon in the Bronx.
Stricken partner of slain FDNY EMT recalls how tragic day unfolded
“I remember her screaming, 'Oh hell, no!’ " former EMT Monique Williams said of her late partner, Yadira Arroyo.
Cops 'withheld' information from EMTs fired for Tyre Nichols response: union
“There is no way any member could be truly prepared for a situation that occurred on January 7, 2023."
Fighting back: New City Council bills would guarantee body armor vests and self-defense training for EMTs
A Staten Island councilman is pushing new legislation that would guarantee city medics have access to body armor vests and yearly self-defense training.
Licenses suspended for 2 Memphis EMTs who failed to help Tyre Nichols after police beating
Former Memphis Fire Department medics Robert Long and JaMichael Sandridge — two of the three EMTs fired in the wake of the savage attack — could see that Nichols clearly...
Listen to the harrowing 911 call made for Lisa Marie Presley
Presley, 54, fatally succumbed after being rushed to West Hills Hospital and Medical Center in California on Thursday, when her heart apparently stopped several times before she was declared dead.
EMT mom, 29, nearly killed by driver ‘high on fentanyl’ as drug sweeps NYC
Driver Nicole Marino was “heavily impaired” by the potent opioid fentanyl when she rammed into Ashley Diaz, sources said, in “a tragic case that shows the impact of [the drug]...
NYC EMT allegedly swiped patient's debit card for champagne, Buffalo Wild Wings
An FDNY EMT is charged with stealing a debit card from a 79-year-old patient and using to splurge on champagne, pizza and munchies at Buffalo Wild Wings.
Oops! FDNY contractor presses wrong button, shuts down NYC's emergency dispatch system
Wednesday’s snafu at the FDNY’s MetroTech Center facility forced staffers to rely on ancient methods — pens, paper and telephones rather than digital systems.
Suspect in murder of FDNY paramedic pleads not guilty from psych ward
"I do not consent," Accused killer Peter Zisopoulos said when asked by Queens Judge Ushir Pandit-Durant if he agreed to the arraignment being done remotely.
Murdered FDNY paramedic laid to rest as distraught father rips her killer
“That man murdered my daughter and she would be the first one to come to his aid if he ever needed help,” Lt. Alison Russo-Elling’s father Frank Fuoco said during an unplanned...
NYC man having asthma attack died after EMTs delayed by poor signage: suit
An East Harlem resident who was having an asthma attack died after EMTs were delayed by poor signage at his building, a new lawsuit alleges.
Lucky brake! Baby born in Ohio driveway with help of EMTs
Clara Mae Smith came into this world in the driveway of her parents' Ohio home.
Paramedic's death will fuel mass exodus of city EMS, union head fears
As of Sept. 28, there were 199 reported assaults of emergency medical service workers this year.