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Consideration of part-time or per diem EMTs to address staffing issues
0:22:31
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Council Member Ariola inquires about the potential use of part-time or per diem EMTs to address current staffing issues in the FDNY's Emergency Medical Services.
- Commissioner Tucker confirms that the department does not currently employ part-time or per diem EMTs
- Tucker emphasizes that the department is reviewing EMS operations from all angles
- The commissioner states that all options are being considered to provide the best pre-hospital care to New York City residents
- Tucker highlights the department's commitment to creative thinking and collaboration with the mayor's office to address EMS staffing challenges
Joann Ariola
0:22:31
And you also I was going to ask about mentorship programs, but you spoke to that in in your testimony.
0:22:37
So my next question is, does the department employ any part time or per diem EMTs?
0:22:42
If not, how can that help in the staffing issues in EMS currently?
Robert Tucker
0:22:47
At the present time, no.
0:22:50
We don't employ any per diem EMTs.
0:22:56
As I said, we are really reviewing the emergency medical service from all angles.
0:23:03
And all options are on the table to make certain that we can provide the best pre hospital care to the people of the City Of New York.
0:23:14
And so we're thinking in the box, we're thinking out of the box, and we're working with the support of the mayor and city hall to be as creative as possible to make sure that New Yorkers, they call 911, get the pre hospital care they need.