FDNY: 20% Of Ambulances, Fire Companies Could Be Offline Monday As NYC Workers Fight Vaccine Mandate

The head of the New York City Fire Department says staffing shortages could shutter up to 20% of firehouses next Monday, once the city’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate goes into effect. FDNY Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro said he would also predict 20% fewer ambulances on the road.

Nigro said FDNY is bracing for the potential shortages by canceling all vacation days starting November 1st, requiring people to work overtime and reassigning uniformed employees who typically work desk jobs back into the field at firehouses across the city. Municipal employees are required to get at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine by Friday at 5 p.m. and enforcement will start Monday morning.

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