EMS

EMS Careers – Called to Care

We look for people who know how to take charge of a situation and remain calm in a crisis. If you truly care about the community and are ready to respond to any emergency, here is what you need to know about joining FDNY EMS:

EMT CAREERS

An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides basic life support (BLS) in a pre-hospital care setting to individuals during medical emergencies. Candidates must possess a valid New York State EMT Basic Certification. For certification course information, visit the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (REMSCO) website (www.nycremsco.org).

PARAMEDIC CAREERS

A Paramedic provides advanced life support (ALS) in a pre-hospital care setting to individuals during medical emergencies. Paramedics have more advanced training, can perform invasive procedures and give medications under the supervision of a physician.
Candidates must possess a valid New York State Paramedic Certification and a New York City Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) Certification.

Hiring Requirements

To be appointed as an FDNY EMT or Paramedic, you must:

Be a minimum of 18 years of age
Have a driver‘s license that is valid in the State of New York
Successfully complete a physical agility test, psychological testing, comprehensive background
Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent

EMT and Paramedic Exams

- Qualified EMTs and Paramedics should file for Civil Service status during open filing periods.
- Civil Service candidates receive preferred status in hiring.
- Formal announcements for open competitive Civil Service EMT and Paramedic exams are posted here: “The Chief Leader” newspaper; The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services website (www.nyc.gov/dcas); and The New York City Fire Department’s official website (www.nyc.gov/fdny).

EMT and Paramedic Certification

Information about the NYC Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC) Certification can be found at the Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (REMSCO) website (www.nycremsco.org).
Reciprocity of out-of-state certifications may be requested by contacting the New York State Department of Health at 518-402-0996.
Applicants for initial certification or recertification must have any misdemeanor or felony conviction reviewed by the New York State Department of Health prior to application. Call 212-417-4455.

To #JoinFDNY, call 718-999-FDNY (3369) or see us online at www.nyc.gov/fdny

Daniel A. Nigro, Fire Commissioner | James E. Leonard, Chief of Department

FDNY means pride, respect, and opportunity

FDNY responded to 17 million emergencies in 2016, with EMTs and Paramedics playing an important role in caring for the community. If you have ever felt called to serve a greater good, now is the time to Join us.

Best-in-Class Benefits

Choice of health plans with family and domestic partner coverage
Three weeks of vacation to start; five weeks after eight years
Five-year pension vesting, with full pension benefits after 25 years of service
401K plan, shift differential. meal money and overtime pay Excellent promotional opportunities and 5-2/5-3 work schedules

EMS