by Leigh Chambers | Mar 23, 2023
Cemel “Java Joe” Cengiz immigrated to NY when in the ’70s. Joe joined the department on April 9, 1990, and was a loved and well-respected member of FDNY EMS who served the citizens and visitors of the City of NY for over 29 years. He was a first...
by Leigh Chambers | Mar 16, 2023
Steven spent 27 years serving the citizens of NY as an EMT. During his career, he received many awards and honors for his bravery and selfless sacrifices. He responded to the WTC after the terrorist attack and spent many months afterward working at the Fresh Kills...
by legaDEV1821 | Mar 14, 2023
Alison was born to serve her fellow man. She was a volunteer at Huntington Volunteer Ambulance Service where she developed an interest as a First Responder. Then in 1998, she got her dream job with FDNY EMS as an EMT. She worked her way up to paramedic in 2002, but...
by Leigh Chambers | Mar 12, 2023
Lisa Sillins, age 58, of Hudson, New York, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022, from injuries suffered during a traffic accident. Lisa was a dedicated, caring paramedic in New York for more than 20 years. She was a shining light to her family, friends, teammates,...
by Leigh Chambers | Mar 3, 2023
Faye grew up in Bayside, Queens where she was actively involved in Church, Girl Scouts, and community affairs. She was an acclaimed swimmer on the Bayside HS swim team. The team won many awards and championships while being coached by Gertrude Ederle, the first woman...
