NOTICE OF EXAMINATION - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SPECIALIST-EMT (FIRE) - Exam No. 5067

Sep 23, 2026

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Notice of examination for the Emergency Medical Specialist-EMT (Fire) position, Exam No. 5067. It specifies the application window from October 9, 2024 to November 26, 2024, the application fee of $68.00, and a 2.00% nonrefundable service fee when paying by card. Eligibility and qualification rules explain required education and EMT certifications, timelines for meeting civil service requirements, and conditions for fee waivers. The document also outlines job duties, special working conditions, physical demands, salary information, and submission responsibilities.

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Notice of Examination - Emergency Medical Specialist-EMT (Fire)

When to Apply and Application Fee

What the Job Involves

Special Working Conditions

The Salary

How to Qualify

Education and Certificate Requirements

ERIC L. ADAMS Mayor LOUIS A. MOLINA Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF CITYWIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES BUREAU OF EXAMINATIONS NOTICE OF EXAMINATION EMERGENCY MEDICAL SPECIALIST-EMT (FIRE) Exam No. 5067 WHEN TO APPLY: From: October 9, 2024 To: November 26, 2024 APPLICATION FEE: $68.00 If you choose to pay the application fee with a credit/debit/gift card, you will be charged a service fee of 2.00% of the payment amount. This service fee is nonrefundable. CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY ARE A VETERAN, UNEMPLOYED, RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, OR SUPPLEMENTARY SECURITY INCOME, ARE ENTITLED TO A WAIVER OF THE APPLICATION FEE. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THIS ENTIRE NOTICE BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION. WHAT THE JOB INVOLVES: Emergency Medical Specialists - EMTs, under general supervision, perform tasks such as the following: provide timely, professional, pre-hospital emergency medical care/Basic Life Support (BLS) to anyone who requests/requires it; provide transportation to the appropriate medical facility; operate department vehicles; receive, prioritize and dispatch calls for emergency medical assistance; and provide patient care under the authorization of the Medical Director. All work is performed in accordance with FDNY policies and proceduresand as legislatively prescribed in the requisite curriculum and allowed by Federal/New York State/Regional BLS Protocols and in accordance with the level of training, New York State designated scope of practice and New York State and Regional BLS Protocols. Emergency Medical Specialists-EMTs also prepare and submit reports as required and may be assigned to work in any FDNY facility, as needed. All Emergency Medical Specialists-EMTs perform related work. Special Working Conditions: Emergency Medical Specialists - EMTs may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Emergency Medical Specialists - EMTs and environmental conditions experienced are: working outdoors in all kinds of weather; climbing stairs; using such devices as stair chair or ambulance stretcher; treating patients who may have infectious and communicable diseases; working for extended periods during the day or night in ambulances; driving an ambulance in all kinds of weather; working in confined spaces such as under vehicles, trains, and buildings; working at hazardous material scenes such as a chemical spill or an industrial fire or accident; treating patients at heights such as rooftops, bridges or elevated highways; and reading a Mobile Data Terminal for call information and instructions in varying light conditions. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.) THE SALARY: The current minimum salary is $48,355 per annum. This rate is subject to change. HOW TO QUALIFY: You are responsible for determining whether or not you meet the education and experience requirements for this examination prior to submitting your application. If you are found "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive a score. As per Section 54(2) of the Civil Service Law, the education requirement needed to qualify must be met by November 26, 2025. The certificate requirement needed to qualify must be met by May 31, 2025. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS: A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; and READ CAREFULLY AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Exam No. 5067-Page 2 1. a valid NYS Department of Health EMT-Basic Certification; or 2. a valid NYS Department of Health EMT-Paramedic Certification The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. If you were educated outside the United States, you must have your foreign education evaluated to determine its equivalen

FAQs

What is the application period for Exam No. 5067?

The application period runs from October 9, 2024 to November 26, 2024.

How much is the application fee, and are there additional card payment charges?

The application fee is $68.00. Paying by credit/debit/gift card adds a 2.00% service fee of the payment amount, which is nonrefundable.

What qualifications and certifications are required to be eligible?

Candidates must meet the stated education requirement and possess a valid NYS Department of Health EMT-Basic Certification or a valid NYS Department of Health EMT-Paramedic Certification by the required deadlines. Certifications must also be maintained for the duration of employment.

Sep 23, 2026

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