Paramedic, EMTs honored for professionalism that led to saving 5 lives
Paramedic Toni Lemke, EMT/paramedic student Daniel Breitman, EMT Andrew Martin, and EMT Quamel Muhammad are being honored with Meritorious Awards by Westchester REMSCO (Regional Emergency Medical Services Council) for their courageous and professional response during a critical medical emergency on Dec. 8, 2024. Through their quick action, teamwork, and dedication to patient care, the crew […]
EMT recognized for courage, quick thinking that saved a life
It was just a normal time doing chores after work — until it wasn’t. After completing his shift, EMT Manuel Perlera of Yonkers was in a laundromat when someone called for help. He ran outside and found a man who was unresponsive, blue, and not breathing. Recognizing signs of an overdose, Perlera asked a bystander […]