""Chief Miano has spent his entire professional career working in FDNY EMS, and he brings passion, expertise, and a will to protect his members that is unmatched," Tucker said in a statement. "Under his leadership, FDNY EMS is in strong, capable hands, and it will continue to keep our members safe, and deliver top-notch pre-hospital care to those who need it most.""
"Miano joined EMS in 1999 as an emergency medical technician in Brooklyn. Two years later he completed his paramedic training and became a HazMat paramedic. He quickly moved up the ranks, helping to develop the Marine Paramedic program. He is also credited for creating response procedures for potential Ebola cases in 2014. Miano served as Brooklyn North Commander during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and also served as Brooklyn and Staten Island borough commander until his promotion to assistant chief in 2023."
"His promotion comes as EMS endures massive attrition, attributed to EMT and paramedic pay being far lower than other city first responders' compensation. Last week, Local 2507, the union that represents city EMTs, put out a radio spot demanding that Mayor Adams make good on his campaign promises and grant wage equity to EMTs and paramedics before he leaves office."
Paul Miano, a 26-year FDNY EMS veteran, was appointed Chief of EMS Operations by Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker. He will oversee more than 4,000 EMTs, paramedics, officers and civilian employees, responsible for operations, planning and strategic initiatives. Miano joined EMS in 1999 as an EMT, became a paramedic and HazMat paramedic, helped develop the Marine Paramedic program, and created Ebola response procedures in 2014. He served as Brooklyn North Commander during the COVID-19 pandemic and as borough commander of Brooklyn and Staten Island before promotion to assistant chief in 2023. EMS faces high attrition driven by pay disparities and union demands for wage equity.
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