The New York City Council has recently approved several bills aimed at improving safety measures for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers. These measures include the provision of body armor and self-defense training to better protect EMS workers while they are on duty.
The legislation, spearheaded by Minority Leader Joseph Borelli, mandates that the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) must equip EMS workers with additional safety measures to address the various risks they face, including assaults.
