New York City Fire Department

When seconds count, the Fire Department of New York ensures senior paramedics such as James Murphy (left) have specialized driver training to get the patient, crew and 5 1/2 ton ambulance through the grid-locked streets of the Big Apple. While stopped in traffic, during their patrols Staff Sgt. Stephen Wolfe (right) received a briefing on the digital dispatch terminal and what to look for when they respond to a call.. New York City Fire Department. (credits AIRMAN Magazine-Tech. Sgt. Lance Cheung)