FDNY promotes EMS officers and paramedics at ceremony in Queens

June 30, 2025

The FDNY promoted EMS members to officer and paramedic ranks at a ceremony on Monday, June 30, 2025, at St. John's University in Queens.

"Today is a great day. It's one filled with pride and honor," First Deputy Commissioner Mark Guerra said. "We are here to celebrate your promotions and to recognize your dedication, courage, and your unwavering commitment to service."

Chief of EMS Operations Michael Fields said: "Working in FDNY EMS is never just a job. It's a calling—a constant whirlwind of challenges and triumphs. Every day, our crews face the unexpected—performing under pressure, making split-second decisions that save lives. We know, without a shadow of a doubt, that we have the finest paramedics and the most dedicated leadership in the entire country."

The newly promoted members will be assigned to units throughout New York City.