New York City Fire Department Bureau of EMS

Fire Department of New York Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Operational area
Country United States
State New York
City New York City
Agency overview
EstablishedMarch 17, 1996 (1996-03-17)
Annual calls1,615,531 (FY 2025)
Employees4,549 (as of October 10, 2025)
StaffingCareer
Chief of EMS OperationsPaul A. Miano
Assistant Chief of EMS AdministrationCesar A. Escobar
Assistant Chief of EMS Field ServicesVacant
EMS levelAdvanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
Motto"New York's Best"
Facilities and equipment
Divisions9
Stations39
Ambulances337 (in service)
651 (fleet roster)

The New York City Fire Department Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (FDNY EMS) is a division of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) in charge of emergency medical services for New York City. It was established on March 17, 1996, following the merger of the FDNY and New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation's emergency medical services division. FDNY EMS provides coverage of all five boroughs of New York City with ambulances and a variety of specialized response vehicles.