Anthony Almojera

Anthony Almojera is an EMS Lieutenant and Vice President of Local 3621, the New York Fire Department EMS Officers’ Union. With 20 years in the NYC EMS system, he authored *Riding The Lightning: A Year in the Life of a New York City Paramedic*, published by Harper Collins in 2022. A Brooklyn native and avid traveler, Anthony is a practicing Buddhist and a board member of the EMS FDNY Help Fund, which supports EMTs and Paramedics facing financial and emotional challenges. His experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic fueled his writing and advocacy, leading to features in major media outlets, including The New York Times and CNN, highlighting the disparities faced by FDNY EMS compared to firefighters and the NYPD.