At the same time, the city EMS teams have been absorbed into its network of first responders. EMTs and paramedics are now trained to participate in active-shooter situations, terrorist attacks, biohazard incidents and more — on top of responding to all the fires, car accidents, shootings and other traumas that occur around the five boroughs day to day. In addition, EMS crews are constantly taking antibiotic cocktails to combat their frequent exposure to contagious diseases — yet they are only given 12 sick days a year by the city.