More resources must be directed towards the staffing and safety of EMTs and paramedics citywide, so that workers aren't placed in situations where they are unable to protect themselves. Violence against healthcare workers is all too common, and New York must do all it can to ensure that these frontline heroes are able to do their jobs free from the threat of physical harm. 1199SEIU is closely monitoring the situation and our members are praying for their colleague's swift and full recovery. 'The horrific stabbing of an EMT by her patient last night underscores the dangers faced by emergency medical workers every day. The EMT's union released a statement saying: She may have saved her own life by curling up to block her chest.Īccording to the FDNY, there have been 121 attacks on EMTs so far this year. The victim was stabbed in her chest, arm and leg. Garcia is charged with attempted murder and assault. He also said that he used a large kitchen knife which was hidden in his boot.

NEW YORK (WABC) - There were wild revelations in court as the man accused of stabbing an EMT inside her ambulance was arraigned.Īmong the evidence defendant Rudy Garcia confessed - telling police that he had been kidnapped.

There were wild revelations in court as the man accused of stabbing an EMT inside her ambulance was arraigned.

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