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Op-ed | FDNY EMS needs a 911 lifeline
FDNY EMS workers face low wages, high turnover, and longer response times, with starting pay at $18.94/hour and 50% of new EMTs quitting within five years. The union advocates for fair wages comparable to firefighters and hospital professionals, citing unsustainable conditions and risks to public safety.
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