New York City Council approved bills to give EMTs body armor and self-defense training

FDNY Emergency Medical Services workers will have access to body armor and self-defense training. Legislation passed Thursday by the City Council to address an increase in attacks on first responders. EMS workers will be able to access body armor, self defense training as part of the legislation.

FDNY required to give EMTs bulletproof vests under bill approved by New York City Council. Bill requires FDNY to give vests to EMT's under bill passed by council. FDNY must also have bulletproof vest to give to firefighters, according to bill.

FDNY EMTs to get body armor, regular self-defense training under NYC Council bills. The bills now head to Mayor Adams' desk for his signature. They come amid an uptick in attacks on EMT in the city in recent years. Mayor Adams is expected to sign the bills.