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?

Provide employees with raises Signup and view all the answers

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

It can be critical in life-threatening situations Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

The difference between life and death. Signup and view all the answers

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

Lack of resources and low pay. Signup and view all the answers

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

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

New York City EMS Worker Challenges in Brooklyn

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Questions and Answers

What has been a key concern for EMS workers according to the text?

What has been the FDNY's response to the increase in emergency calls?

According to Barzilay, what is the impact of the budget crunch on EMS workers?

What solution does Nembhard propose to address the high turnover rate in the EMS agency?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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