EMS - EMT TRAINEE

Job Description

The filing period for Emergency Medical Specialist – EMT (Exam #6053) and Emergency Medical Specialist Trainee (Exam #6054) is now open and will close on November 25, 2025. To file for the exam, you must create an OASys account. Visit the DCAS website (OASys – OASys (nyc.gov)) and create an account

FDNY EMS APPLICATION FILING SESSIONS
Embark on a rewarding career: Become an FDNY EMT!
Filing Period is Now Open!
Application Deadline: November 25, 2025
EMS Trainee Exam No. 6054 – open to all applicants who do not currently possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification issued by New York State or any other state. Application fee: $54
Need help with your application? Take advantage of the free “EMS Application Filing Sessions: offered by FDNY EMS Recruitment. Our staff will be available to assist you throughout the process.
LOCATIONS:
-Queens Education Opportunity Center
-Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center
-Bronx Educational Opportunity Center
-FDNY Headquarters, Brooklyn
For more information or to register, please contact FDNY Recruitment at Recruitment@fdny.nyc.gov or call (718) 999-3369 – Monday thru Friday from 8am to 5pm.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

EMT TRAINEE
Duties and Responsibilities
Attends a training program conducted by the Fire Department. Receives Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) and emergency medical service operations training and
instruction covering basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of emergency
medicine, basic treatment modalities for health related emergencies, hazardous materials
orientation, NYS Right to Know Laws, blood borne pathogens and infectious disease
control, clinical assessment skills, multiple casualty incident (MCI) management,
emergency vehicle operations, and related topics. Is given practice in applicable patient
treatment skills. Performs clinical rotations in the field and in hospitals.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SPECIALIST T - 53052

Qualifications

1.A four year high school degree or its educational equivalent; and one of the following:

a. Six months of full-time satisfactory employment demonstrating reliable work habits; or
b. Full-time U.S military service with an honorable discharge; or
c. Successful completion of 15 semester credits from an accredited college or university.

A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

2.Graduation after completion of FDNY approved Emergency Medical Services coursework at a New York City High School or Vocational Training Center.

A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.