Throwback FDNY to 1970, when members of the FDNY come to the rescue of a nationwide nursing shortage.
From Throwback FDNY by New York City Fire Museum
May 28, 2026 · 9 min · Episode 72
About this episode
This episode discusses the role of the FDNY in addressing a nationwide nursing shortage in 1970.
Topics covered
- FDNY history
- nursing shortage
- 1970s
- emergency services
- public service
Keywords
- FDNY
- nursing shortage
- 1970
- emergency response
- fire department
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: FDNY
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