New York City Council approves bills for FDNY EMTs to receive bulletproof vests and self-defense training due to rising attacks.

New York City Council has approved bills requiring the FDNY to provide EMTs with bulletproof vests and regular self-defense training. The move comes after a fourfold surge in attacks on EMTs in recent years, with 363 reported incidents in 2022. The bills, authored by Minority Leader Joseph Borelli, will now be sent to Mayor Eric Adams for final approval.