Condition Critical: The Crisis Within EMS with Guest Anthony Almojera | S5 E48
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Anthony Almojera, a 20-year veteran Lieutenant and passionate advocate for EMS, as he sheds light on the harsh realities of a profession that battles for recognition alongside firefighters and police, exploring the mental health toll and alarming turnover rates that have surged in the wake of the pandemic.
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the often-overlooked world of New York City’s Emergency Medical Services. Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Anthony Almojera, a 20-year veteran Lieutenant and passionate advocate for EMS, as he sheds light on the harsh realities of a profession that battles for recognition alongside firefighters and police, exploring the mental health toll and alarming turnover rates that have surged in the wake of the pandemic.
Anthony shares his firsthand experiences, revealing the challenging call volumes and the dire consequences of a system in crisis. With his candid insights and powerful stories, get ready for an unfiltered look at life on the front lines of EMS.
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Anthony Almojera
Paramedic | Union VP | Author
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.
