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FDNY EMS is a division of the New York City Fire Department in charge of emergency medical services for the city. It operates ambulances, haz-tac units, rescue units, and other specialized vehicles, and provides training, dispatch, and medical control.
A state of emergency is a situation in which a government can suspend some rights and freedoms for the safety and protection of its citizens. Learn about the types, uses, and abuses of states of emergency in different countries and regions, and their relationship with international law.
A comprehensive list of the law enforcement, fire, rescue and other agencies that responded to the September 11 attacks in New York City, Washington DC and Pennsylvania. Includes the number of casualties, the role and the location of each agency.
Learn about the history, structure, and functions of NYCEM, the agency that oversees the city's emergency plans and responses. Find out how NYCEM operates the Emergency Operations Center, the Notify NYC alert system, and the community emergency response teams.
An emergency medical technician (EMT) is a medical professional that provides emergency medical services. Learn about the EMT profession, its scope of practice, hazards, and variations in Canada and other countries.
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Musk ambrette, sometimes found in detergent and other scented household products, was singled out in a recent study looking at potential drivers behind the rise in early puberty.
Learn how the licensing and certification of prehospital emergency medical providers vary from state to state in the United States. Compare the education requirements, scope of practice, and national standards for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic levels.