FDNY Holds Graduation Ceremony for 73 Paramedics

November 19, 2024

Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Commissioner Robert S. Tucker will preside over a graduation ceremony for 73 Paramedics on Wednesday, November 20 at 11 a.m. at the Christian Cultural Center, 12020 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn. The ceremony can be viewed live on the Department's website at www.nyc.gov/FDNY or HERE.

Paramedics graduating from the FDNY Paramedic Basic program have trained for 10 months at the EMS Academy, at hospitals on clinical internships, and in field rotations, to provide the highest level of pre-hospital care to New Yorkers in need.

Paramedics have extensive training in anatomy and physiology, biochemistry and pharmacology, as well as many critical lifesaving skills, such as: intravenous therapy and medication administration; EKG monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation; and advanced airway management.

The new Paramedics will be assigned to units throughout New York City.

WHO: Fire Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, Chief of EMS Operations Michael Fields, FDNY Officials

WHERE: Christian Cultural Center - 12020 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn

WHEN: Wednesday, November 20 - 11:00 a.m.

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