Member Update
A Message from Oren Barzilay
To the heroic men and women of FDNY EMS & Fire Prevention, On July 24, 1995, I entered the EMS Academy to begin the career I had dreamed of since childhood. Like you, I was […]
Articles by Michael Greco
Member Update
Congratulations to FDNY EMT Ozzie Edwards
Hi everyone, Congratulations to FDNY EMT Ozzie Edwards of B.O.T on his retirement after 29 years of service. Ozzie has been a good friend and a strong advocate for both our members and his community. […]
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Any member of Local 2507 experiencing homelessness should let the union know.
During a recent City Council hearing, Local 2507 provided testimony from an FDNY EMS member experiencing homelessness. This has drawn significant media attention to the city’s treatment of our workforce. The NY Times and NBC […]
Member Update
President’s Report: January 7, 2026
Happy New Year, We begin with a moment of silence for EMT Emilio Martinez, Lt. James McGee, and all those we lost in 2025. MayorWe have a newly elected Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, who is fully […]
Member Update
FLSA Update
Dear Members, I am writing with an update regarding the FLSA settlement. The judge has signed off on the settlement. Funds will be distributed as follows: – Payment for loss of wages will be […]
Member Update
Congratulations Brian Kopchynski
Thank you for 25 years of dedicated service as an EMT. Your commitment has been an inspiration to us all. Sincerely,Oren BarzilayPresidentFDNY EMS Local 2507