Anthony Almojero, responding to an incident, feels EMS should be independent from the fire department since their jobs when responding to an emergency are so different. Under FDNY, he said EMTs are underpaid and often unappreciated. ( Photo: Courtesy Anthony Almojero) Time to Let FDNY EMS Stand on Its Own When New Yorkers dial 911, they expect help—fast, skilled, and lifesaving. Whether it’s a fire, a shooting, a cardiac arrest,... Voices 25 Aug 2025 | 01:28