The bravery and dedication demonstrated by thousands of first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic inspired two recruits to join the FDNY EMS Academy, determined to help people and save lives. Both excelled, becoming the Academic Achievers of their class and will graduate this morning. Probationary EMT Victoria Ortiz says during the pandemic, FDNY EMTs responded to her sick grandmother, who ultimately died from COVID-19. She decided she would become one of them. “My grandmother, the woman who

3.3K views · 220 reactions | "Our department responds to thousands of calls a day, but you won’t be alone. You are joining the ranks of 4,500 EMS members and will interact with a highly professional team of EMTs, Paramedics, and Firefighters as you work together to fulfill our mission of saving lives," said Chief of Department John Hodgens, at a graduation for 156 Probationary FDNY EMTs. The class included six veterans of our armed forces. | New York City Fire Department (FDNY) | Facebook

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