Each year during the third week of May, the FDNY celebrates National EMS Week, a time to recognize and honor the lifesaving efforts of EMTs and paramedics across our city and the country. “EMS is a critical service for this city. EMS Week is important to us here. It really is a

Monday, FDNY members attended the 2025 Staten Island EMS Recognition Brunch to honor the outstanding dedication and service of our EMS professionals. We thank all of our members for their continued commitment to protecting the health and safety of New Yorkers.

On Monday, the Gary Sinise Foundation visited Engine 8/ Ladder 2 and served lunch to our Firefighters. Gary Sinise and his Foundation have been longtime supporters of the FDNY and families of first responders. We thank them for always supporting our Members.

On Sunday, the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council of New York City held its yearly awards ceremony to celebrate EMS professionals who have gone above and beyond in advancing emergency medical services and safeguarding the well-being of NYC residents. Rescue Paramedic

The Empire State Building shined in blue, yellow, and white Sunday to mark the beginning of EMS Week. We want to send a special thank you to all our hard-working EMTs and Paramedics who help save lives every day. This year marks 50 years of Paramedicine in the City, a remarkable

It was a great day Sunday at the 23rd Annual EMS Week Competition. Our EMTs and Paramedics competed in various skill and knowledge-based challenges and showed off their strength in the Strongperson competition. Family and friends joined in on the fun too!

On Sunday, the FDNY Ner Tamid Society marched in the Israel Day Parade. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker was this year’s Grand Marshal!

On Friday, the EMS Hockey team hit the ice with FDNY Station 8 in a charity memorial game in honor of Lt. Nelson Seto, who passed away while off-duty in February. The EMS Hockey team secured the win with a final score of 6-3.

At approximately 8:20 Saturday night, the FDNY received a call that a boat struck the Brooklyn Bridge. There were 277 people on the boat. 27 people were removed for treatment. “Originally, we  had a Brooklyn box out for folks in the water, for a boat in distress. Once the

On Sunday night, the Empire State Building will light up in blue, white, and yellow in honor of EMS Week. FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker and Chief of EMS Operations Michael Fields flipped the switch at a ceremonial pre-lighting ceremony on Friday.

Around 1:30 Friday afternoon, the FDNY received reports of a house collapse at 101st Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. No injuries were reported. The Department of Buildings is investigating. “When units arrived they found a building that was being demolished days ago and

24-year-old Andrea Gunawan is an FDNY EMT assigned to Station 8 in Manhattan. Gunawan says she joined the Department to make a positive impact on people’s lives. This #AAPI month we thank her for her service.

On Thursday, the FDNY unveiled the city’s first electric vehicle used as a Paramedic Response Unit at the DCAS Fleet Show. Much like Paramedics, these vehicles will help save lives. The PRUs will be equipped to respond to advanced life support (ALS) cases. ALS cases make up 35%

Thursday is Mental Health Action Day. We remind New Yorkers that self-care is important. Reach out if you need help. #NYCforMentalHealth.

This Friday, the FDNY EMS Hockey Team will take part in a charity memorial game honoring Lt. Nelson Seto, who passed away while off-duty in February. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Northwell Health Ice Rink on Long Island 🏒

Sunday marks the beginning of National EMS Week. The FDNY will hold events throughout the week to celebrate all of our EMTs and Paramedics, who work tirelessly to care for New Yorkers. We are grateful for their dedication and service. This year’s EMS Week theme: We care. For

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