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FDNY seeking to 'integrate' firefighting and EMS corps

But union leader suggests dissolution is answer to challenges

BY DUNCAN FREEMAN
Posted 5/16/25

The FDNY plans to further integrate its EMS and firefighting services by unifying the administration of both and bringing “critical resources” to beleaguered EMTs, paramedics and EMS officers, according to the department’s 2025 strategic plan. 

Released this week, the plan lays out the department’s strategy to support the EMS workforce, reduce ambulance and fire engine response times, better prepare for fires across the city’s urban and natural areas, improve first responder health and more.  

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