<p>Emergency Medical Services (EMS) workers in New York City, who are responsible for making critical decisions in emergencies, are reported to be the lowest paid among first responders. </p><p>Oren Barzilay, who has served for 31 years in New York City's EMS, has begun advising young individuals considering a career in this field against joining. He stated, “Don’t come here. You are only going to hurt yourself.”</p><p>Barzilay, the recently retired president of FDNY EMS Local 2507, expressed that his advice stems from a belief that the city has failed to adequately compensate those who risk their lives to save others.</p>
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New York City EMS Workers Express Concerns Over Low Pay
Emergency Medical Services workers in New York City are facing challenges related to low pay, prompting some, like retired EMS leader Oren Barzilay, to advise potential recruits against entering the field. Barzilay attributes this advice to the city's failure to properly compensate EMS workers for their critical roles.
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‘People are leaving’: New York City’s EMS workers are struggling to make ends meet
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