AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of EMS response times
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Michael Fields, Chief of Emergency Medical Services at NYFD, introduces himself and his colleagues to the City Council committees. He outlines the purpose of his testimony, which is to discuss EMS response times and the actions taken by the fire department to improve them.
- Introduces key FDNY staff present at the hearing
- Sets the context for the discussion on EMS response times
- Indicates the fire department's commitment to addressing the issue
Michael Fields
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Good morning.
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Cheer Ariel, Cheer Bruer, Cheer Nurses, and members of the fire and emergency medical sorry.
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Emergency management committee.
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The committee on oversight and the committee on hospitals.
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My name is Michael Fields, and I am the chief of emergency medical service at the New York City fire department.
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I am joined by Evan Suschaki, chief of fleet services, and Rebecca Mason, assistant commissioner for FDNY's management analysis and planning unit.
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I am grateful for the opportunity to speak with you today about EMS response to ops and actions that were taken at the fire department to improve.
