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The Central Park Medical Unit provides free life saving emergency medical care to New York's Central Park and surrounding areas.

CPMU has been providing free life saving emergency medical care since 1975. https://www.cpmu.com/

09/11/2025

We Remember! We Honor All The Innocent Victims!

09/06/2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/nyregion/rescue-medic-wall-street-.html?searchResultPosition=1
We are proud to share some exciting news with you. One of the Central Park Medical Unit’s alumni has been featured in The New York Times for his extraordinary dedication to saving lives beyond Central Park.
The article highlights the impact of his service, his journey from volunteering with CPMU, and how the skills and values he developed here continue to make a difference today.
This recognition is a wonderful reminder of the legacy of our all-volunteer service and the incredible people who have been part of our family over the years.
Thank you for continuing to support and strengthen CPMU, a Unit that not only serves Central Park but also helps shape the future of emergency responders across New York and beyond.

09/05/2025

CPMU Training Night 🚑
Once a month, our unit comes together to sharpen skills, review protocols, and run realistic simulation calls. These sessions uphold the high standards we set for ourselves—ensuring every member is prepared, and every patient receives the best care possible.

Special shoutout to our training team and dedicated primaries who take time out of their busy week to make these trainings possible!

Disclaimer⚠️: All scenarios pictured are part of a training simulation. No individuals were harmed or in actual danger.

08/22/2025

CPMU summer fun!☀️

07/18/2025

⭐️CPMU Spotlight⭐️

Meet Ethan Gracer — a beloved member of CPMU and a true embodiment of what it means to serve with compassion and dedication.
Raised in Manhattan with Central Park as his backyard, Ethan joined the unit in 2018, driven by a desire to give back to the city he calls home. Inspired by a community that always stepped up for others, Ethan followed that example and quickly became a role model himself.
Today, Ethan is not only a trusted EMT but also a mentor and friend to many in the unit. He’s known for guiding new EMTs as they begin their journey in EMS. Whether it’s teaching someone to trust their instincts or helping them learn from mistakes, Ethan reminds us all that, "It's impossible to be human and to be perfect."
Ethan, your leadership, kindness, and commitment inspire us all. Thank you for being an irreplaceable part of CPMU — we’re grateful for everything you do.

06/27/2025

What a night to remember! 🎉

Last week, the Central Park Medical Unit celebrated its 50th Anniversary Gala, marking five decades of providing free, lifesaving emergency medical care.

A heartfelt thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters. Your generosity fuels our mission and our future. Your support means everything to us, and we are deeply grateful.

A huge congratulations to all of the honorees and award recipients—your leadership and contributions continue to inspire us all. Thank you for all that you do for CPMU!

And most of all, thank you to all of our volunteers who have dedicated countless hours to the unit and to helping the community. Our work wouldn't be possible without you.

Here's to 50 years of service and to the many more ahead! 🥂

06/08/2025

This past week, CPMU had the honor of covering the NY Philharmonic concert — an iconic event that draws over 50,000 attendees! We are proud to support such a massive gathering with safety, care, and readiness.
Special thanks to all our volunteers who helped with the planning, set up, coverage, and break down for this event. We are deeply grateful for you all.

05/24/2025

CPMU members celebrated EMS week with a unique hands-on training hosted by our friends at The Mount Sinai Hospital

To kick off the event, Dr. Ethan Abott delivered an engaging presentation on the epidemiological overview of various interventions and their outcomes in pre-hospital cardiac arrest.

Members of CPMU had the opportunity to enhance their skills in CPR, learn how to interpret EKG rhythms, and practice advanced techniques in medication administration and airway management.

Congrats to our members, Eirene Tomlinson, Ethan Gracer, Julia Muallem, and Mark Sanders, for winning the CPR competition! Bragging rights well deserved!

And a special thank you to Dr. Sam Sondheim, Jared Kutzin, Dr. Ethan Abbott, Ed Diaz, Dr. Dimitri Alexis, and Dr. Anthony Ma for making this event possible. We had a great time and are looking forward to the next one!

Happy EMS week to all!

05/16/2025

50th Anniversary Gala Reminder!! Only one month to go!

Thank you to everyone who has shown support for our 50th Anniversary! It is thanks to you that we are able to carry on our mission to provide 100% free emergency medical care - and we are deeply grateful for your support!

For Gala tickets or sponsorships, please visit www.CPMU.com/50th

A limited number of tickets remain available, get yours today!

05/05/2025

Spring’s in full bloom 🌸🌳 — Cherry blossoms are lighting up Central Park, and so are our EMS crews, always ready and always nearby.

04/13/2025

Another reminder for the upcoming 50th Anniversary Gala! If you haven’t already, visit our website and get your ticket!

https://www.cpmu.com/50th

We also wanted to thank & acknowledge our current donors: Northwell Health as a gold sponsor, New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell & Mount Sinai as bronze sponsors and ImageTrend as a Lifesaver Supporter.

04/06/2025

The CPMU Fleet! 🚑

Did you know that every CPMU ambulance is specially designed to navigate the park’s terrain and fit under its bridges? Plus, our CPMU Gator (not pictured) can maneuver through the park's narrow, steep paths to reach those hard-to-access areas. We take pride in knowing that our vehicles enable our crew to reach their patients faster and more safely.

Special thanks to our very own, Eriene Tomlinson and Adam Fried, for these beautiful photos!

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86 Street Transverse Road
New York, NY
10024

Telephone

+12125850911

Website

http://cpmu.com/donate

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