NYC vaccine mandate: Police, fire unions warn of possible staffing 'crisis' as deadline looms
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New York City's first responders are grappling with a potential new reality as a result of the city-issued vaccine mandate, with the fire department revealing it will need to close as much as 20% of its fire companies and will have 20% fewer ambulances to run calls.
As of Wednesday, 75% of NYPD personnel and 68% of FDNY workers were vaccinated, city officials said.
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