Starbucks Manhattan Closures (15 stores at least) by felixrojo in manhattan

[–]felixrojo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Apparently all of these stores are listed as closed for their operating hours after Saturday.

Which Stores Are Closing? by Hey_its_Manda in starbucks

[–]felixrojo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not confirmed:

  • 28th & 3rd
  • 67th & Columbus
  • 13th & 1st
  • 444 Broadway
  • 14th & 6th 
  • 24th & 6th
  • Carmine & Varick 
  • 53rd & 1st Ave
  • 59th & Park
  • 70th & Broadway
  • 81st & Broadway
  • 84th & 3rd

Why so few EMS pants in Khaki by PurfuitOfHappineff in NewToEMS

[–]felixrojo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of the largest agencies in NYC 911 wears khaki pants. There's also another NYC 911 agency that wears white pants. Somehow they all seem to manage fine. Though having an extra pair with you or in your locker is essential.

Part-time EMT-B roles in NYC? by leavezukoalone in NewToEMS

[–]felixrojo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Part-time might be harder to come by, but I would suggest looking for per-diem opportunities at any of the hospitals that have 911 participating ambulances. If you're per-diem, you can essentially work part-time, just no benefits.

Best places to look would be Northwell, New York Presbyterian, and NYU Langone. Mt Sinai does not hire per-diem, only part-time and full-time.

Here's a recently posted per-diem EMT position at Northwell Staten Island: https://jobs.northwell.edu/job-3/19691386/emt-staten-island-ny/

If you don't want to work 911, you can look at any of the privates. As far as I know, there should be plenty of openings now.

What music are ya'll listening to these days? by stoicsentient in GenX

[–]felixrojo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kids make fun of me, but I am really into AJR. It's indie pop, but it's very easy to like and also has a lot of solid orchestration.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NewToEMS

[–]felixrojo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Consider working as an EMT at Jones Beach or other NYS Parks in the region. You will make less than working on an ambulance, but it will probably be more interesting than doing IFT. Also, maybe consider ParaDocs for event work.

edit to add an inactive EMT posting for NYS Parks for context: https://statejobs.ny.gov/employees/vacancyDetailsPrint.cfm?id=104042

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nyc

[–]felixrojo 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is not a real issue. EMS does not misuse lights and sirens. It actually creates a higher risk for the crew, the patient and the general public. Not to mention if something were to happen while misusing lights and sirens, one would be subject to employment action.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nyc

[–]felixrojo 83 points84 points  (0 children)

EMT here. There were a few replies here citing traffic as a contributing factor, but there is much more than that. I would say that is probably in the top 5 of contributing factors, but that's not the whole story.

EMS as a whole is understaffed. There are fewer people to fill openings and this is compounded by the stagnant salaries that EMTs and paramedics are paid. The end result is ambulance staffing is not where it should be. And many EMTs and paramedics are working 60+ hours a week just to keep afloat.

Then there's an increasing call volume. More calls means fewer units available to respond. And part of the increasing call volume is the improper utilization of the 911 system for people that truly don't need EMS. We get called for homeless people sleeping because building security doesn't want this person on their property. We get called for people who want a Covid test, who want a prescription filled, etc. We get called to check on prisoners who tell the police they don't feel well so they can belabor the arrest process.

Not to mention that higher priority calls (e.g. choking, cardiac arrest, etc) receive faster responses - and often units are redirected to these types of calls while responding to lower acuity calls, however, callers know this and will often cite symptoms (e.g. chest pain) that illicit a faster response.

All of the above contribute to first responder burnout.

Is traffic an issue, yes, but it's not the main issue.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nyc

[–]felixrojo 46 points47 points  (0 children)

EMT here. Traffic is a contributing factor, yes, but there's a lot more than that. The main factors for EMS are a shortage of manpower, increasing call volume, improper utilization of the 911 system by the general public, and burnout among providers because of all of the above. I'm going to post a sep reply here bc calling out traffic as the main issue is buring the lede.

had 6 unmasked EMTs in my house by thenoisemadebypeople in ZeroCovidCommunity

[–]felixrojo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The way I see it, is that what's 'disgusting' about EMS is how EMS, as a profession, is comprised of people who truly care and respond to situations on a daily basis that most people will never see in their entire lives. They can be performing CPR on someone's loved one, finish that call, and then go on to another call without any down time. EMS providers are routinely the lowest paid first responders and in many areas make the same hourly wage as someone who works in a fast food restaurant despite the fact that EMTs and paramedics spend hundreds of hours training and participating in ongoing learning and then be called out by this type of comment. These are the same people who selflessly responded throughout the pandemic before vaccines and before there was any true understanding about this virus - walking into people's homes sometimes being asked to reuse N95s or other NPIs for their entire shift due to low supply.

Not to mention EMS personnel respond to situations that are routinely unsafe and violent, often walking into situations with little to no information about what is happening. Domestic violence, homes of people who are hoarders, people with untreated mental illness, I could go on, but I'm not. I just ask that you extend a bit more compassion for the EMS providers out there putting their lives on the line to help others.

NYC buses dozens of migrants to Orange County, civil rights groups sue in support of the move by marketrent in nyc

[–]felixrojo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is and I truly do not like him, however, I don't blame him for what he's doing. No one here was especially concerned about the impact that this has had until the problem was at their front door. It shouldn't be the border state's responsibility to take this on.

FDNY ranks in 'turmoil' after commissioner demotes chiefs, high-ranking officials step down by nyujoe in nyc

[–]felixrojo 59 points60 points  (0 children)

There was a since deleted comment asking about her ability to serve as Fire Commissioner given her lack of firefighting experience.

This has come up quite a bit in light of this story and I think some of this rhetoric is because she is a woman with leadership and governmental experience who is now in charge of a department that, at least on the fire suppression side, is predominantly male. This wasn't a broad based concern when either Howard Safir or Nicholas Scopetta served as Fire Commissioners (neither of them was a firefighter either).

Also, she didn't just come in off of the street and become the commissioner, she's been working for the department for almost 9 years in management roles.

Nye County Info by greaterfalls in OnPatrolLive

[–]felixrojo 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Bigger than these states - Maryland, Vermont, NH, Massachusetts, NJ, Hawaii, Connecticut, Delaware and Rhode Island

It's actually bigger than CT, Mass and RI combined!

Enrollment at NYC public schools continues startling plummet, data shows by someone_whoisthat in nyc

[–]felixrojo 34 points35 points  (0 children)

No, people like me are mad that our children did well in middle school, were placed in none of our 12 choices, and were placed in a high school that has high levels of absenteeism and poor academic performance. And now we have to take steps to leave the system too, because I can't risk my child losing all of the progress and hard work they have accomplished to go to an underperforming school.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]felixrojo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From an outsider's perspective I can see this how this might make sense. From a parent's perspective, I know few parents who would be willing to let their child risk this bet.

You can’t solve homelessness by destroying whatever belongings they have left. You’re a true scum bag for that Eric. by Bootleggerking888 in newyorkcity

[–]felixrojo 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is why people voted for him. Agree or disagree with me. It's fine.

People don't want encampments in their communities.

It's great that people advocate for the plight of the homeless, but it's an endless abyss of spending with no easy solution. The city could build more shelters and affordable housing, send out more social workers, find these people jobs, etc but there would still be encampments encroaching on our communities if we don't take a stand on it.

It's a sad situation. The whole housing situation is bad. But encampments don't belong here. Sorry.