In Episode 432 of Mic’d In New Haven — The E-Men: Inside The NYPD’s Emergency Service Unit (Volume 60) — retired NYPD ESU Officer Chris Zaberto looks back on one of the more unusual calls of his career: a confirmed anthrax case connected to smuggled animal hides.
For ESU, the job has never been limited to barricades, rescues, or heavily armed emergencies. Members can find themselves confronting everything from structural collapses and hazardous materials to incidents involving potentially deadly biological agents.
Zaberto’s story offers a fascinating look at that lesser-seen side of Emergency Service work — where specialized training, protective equipment, and the ability to adapt to an unfamiliar threat become every bit as important as the traditional tools associated with ESU.
Another reminder that when the call comes in, members often have no idea exactly what they’ll be walking into.
FULL INTERVIEW HERE:
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