‘People are leaving’: New York City’s EMS workers are struggling to make ends meet

New York City's emergency medical services (EMS) workers are struggling to make ends meet, with many leaving the profession due to low pay and high costs of living in the city.

Oren Barzilay, who has worked in EMS for 31 years, advises young people not to pursue a career in the field due to the financial strain.

The average salary for an EMS worker in New York City is around $40,000 per year, making them the lowest-paid first responders in the city.