This series shares DC 37 members’ personal stories and their reasons for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

In the fight to end a global pandemic, DC 37 is proud of the work, sacrifice, and dedication of its members in these unprecedented and challenging times.

Anthony Almojera

Lt. Paramedic, FDNY

Vice President, Uniformed EMS Officers Local 3621

“As a frontline medical worker and having seen the devastation working as an EMS officer COVID has done to our communities, it is important to lead by example and get vaccinated. If we unite, as union leaders are known to do in past crises, then we will beat this and save lives in the process.”  

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To read more about Almojera’s pandemic experience visit:
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52196815

As told to DIANE S. WILLIAMS