New York City EMS Worker Challenges in Brooklyn
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What has been a key concern for EMS workers according to the text?

  • Decreased population in Brooklyn
  • Rise in ambulance response times (correct)
  • Maintenance of pre-pandemic level ambulance numbers
  • Increase in the number of ambulances on the road
  • What has been the FDNY's response to the increase in emergency calls?

  • Utilizing additional resources (correct)
  • Ignoring the rise in calls
  • Reducing EMS activity
  • Decreasing ambulance numbers
  • According to Barzilay, what is the impact of the budget crunch on EMS workers?

  • Rise in emergency calls
  • Increased job satisfaction
  • Struggle to meet demands during peak call periods (correct)
  • Decreased call volume
  • What solution does Nembhard propose to address the high turnover rate in the EMS agency?

    <p>Provide employees with raises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the decrease in ambulance response times concerning according to Barzilay?

    <p>It can be critical in life-threatening situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact has the rise in 911 calls had on ambulance response times in New York City?

    <p>Ambulance response times increased by more than one minute.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the number of ambulances on the road changed in New York City according to the text?

    <p>The number of ambulances on the road dropped by 11%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Barzilay suggest is the critical difference in handling medical emergencies?

    <p>The difference between life and death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason cited by Nembhard for the high turnover rate in the EMS agency?

    <p>Lack of resources and low pay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the FDNY justified its management of emergency calls and resources?

    <p>They manage available resources to respond to New Yorkers' needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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