New York City Fire Department Bureau of EMS

New York City emergency medical service

The New York City Fire Department Bureau of Emergency Medical Services is a division of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) in charge of emergency medical services for New York City. It was established on March 17, 1996, following the merger of the FDNY and New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation's emergency medical services division. FDNY EMS provides coverage of all five boroughs of New York City with ambulances and a variety of specialized response vehicles.

Brooklyn Bridge Burns During Fireworks

Brooklyn Bridge Burns During Fireworks A section of the Brooklyn Bridge caught fire during New York City's massive July 4 fireworks display, sending plumes of black smoke into the night sky.