"Many EMS First responders on September 11, 2001 and the days that followed are still struggling with illness and facing inevitable death from the results of that horrible tragedy. These American Hero's shall never be forgotten, no matter how far removed we are from the events of that terrible day."

Primum Non Nocere means “first, do no harm”. It is the guiding phrase for medical ethics and oaths. It is also the name of the non-profit organization that helps EMS workers nationwide. Their website states that they aim to support pre-hospital providers during despair, desperation, and need. They have testimonials that give you a glimpse into the lives that they have touched. EMS workers out of work due to an injury got the support they needed to pay the bills or buy groceries. The idea for the foundation started when one EMT was finally fed up with the lack of support for EMS workers.

Louis Cazzetta is the founder and board member of PNNF. He has also been in EMS for a long time. “I’ve been in the EMS world since 1988. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and a couple of months after my 18th birthday, I became an EMT. I started volunteering in Brooklyn. Volunteering back then, we were just like the frontlines, and they treated us like such, not the way it is today, even in New York City, ’cause the staffing was so little.” Louis found that EMS was where he wanted to be and eventually committed to working full-time, but the first spark toward PNNF came from a side job.

Over the past few days the Primum Non Nocere Foundation, Inc board has been busy reviewing and approving 3 separate assistance applications within 72 hours. This weekend we were able to help pay utilities for a NY EMT on disability that has been dealing with medical issues and recently suffered a heart attack. We assisted a husband and wife who are both EMS providers with paying utilities and some gas cards to help bring his wife back and forth to neurological specialists.  We sent over $300 in groceries from Amazon Smiles and household goods to help as he navigates through some rough times.

Primum Non Nocere Foundation had our Halloween themed Sip and Paint fundraiser on Monday Oct 2nd.

We of course had an awesome time. Everyone at Queens South Bar & Grill Was Awesome!

Primum Non Nocere Foundation had our Incredible Bourbon & Cigar Party.

We of course had an awesome time. The turnout was exceptional. Angels Envy & FD Cigar Co. were exceptional. Thank you so much to everyone.

Primum Non Nocere Foundation had our Halloween themed Sip and Paint fundraiser on Monday Oct 10th.

We of course had an awesome time. The turnout was exceptional.

Here are a few highlights below!

This Sunday we invite all active and retired first responders to have breakfast on us as a thank you for all do. We will be open at 9am Sunday September 11 and offering a complimentary breakfast from 9-12  to all our heroes immediately following the town’s 9/11 Memorial ceremony.

Angels Envy Tasting Event/Fundraiser

On February 9th 2023 Primum Non Nocere Foundation hosted an Angels Envy Bourbon Tasting at SoGo Social House in Waxhaw NC. The event was a Sold Out success with more than 60 supporters coming out to taste some amazing bourbon, enjoy fellowship and networking opportunities while supporting the Primum Non Nocere Foundation. Thank you to Larissa the Angels Envy Guardian for NC and FD Cigar & Co. for donating raffle items and helping us to raise more than $2,000.00