The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) and the FDNY Foundation have released the official trailer and poster for their latest production, “An Extraordinary Measure.”
According to the FDNY, the film, created by FDNY Pro Films, highlights the origins and evolution of EMS paramedicine in New York City.
It focuses on the pilot program launched in 1974 in the Bronx, which offered advanced life support for the first time.
Over the subsequent five decades, paramedics’ operational scope expanded, adapting to challenges such as infectious diseases, mass casualty events, and terrorism.
Advances in equipment and medical procedures have also transformed EMS capabilities.
Proceeds from the film will support the FDNY Foundation’s programs and initiatives.
The premiere for “An Extraordinary Measure” is set to take place on Tuesday, January 28, at 11:00 a.m. at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn.
FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker, Chief of Department John Esposito, and Chief of EMS Operations Michael Fields will be present.
The event will include a screening of the film, followed by media interviews with FDNY officials.
“An Extraordinary Measure” traces the journey of New York City EMS, starting with the 1974 pilot program in the Bronx, which laid the foundation for modern paramedicine.
Over the years, EMS services have evolved in response to emerging challenges and technological advances.
The film also highlights the FDNY’s elite paramedic program, which serves as a model for emergency medical care.
FDNY Pro Films has produced seven previous films, all emphasizing the department’s commitment to emergency response excellence.
The FDNY Foundation, which collaborated on the film, will use proceeds to further its mission.
The foundation supports educational initiatives, community outreach, and resources for first responders.
For more information about “An Extraordinary Measure” and other FDNY Pro Films, visit FDNYPro.org.
The FDNY and FDNY Foundation have premiered “An Extraordinary Measure,” a film that documents the growth of EMS paramedicine in New York City.
The film explores the 1974 launch of advanced life support in the Bronx and the development of the FDNY’s elite paramedic program.
The premiere event is scheduled for January 28 at FDNY Headquarters in Brooklyn.
Proceeds from the film will benefit the FDNY Foundation’s initiatives.
Watch the trailer for “An Extraordinary Measure” below:
