Emergency Medical Specialist (Trainee)

EMS Get Hired Congratulations on wanting to become a part of the FDNY EMS Team. Step 1: Meet Eligibility How to Qualify for FDNY EMT Candidates: It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed 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 August 7, 2027, and the certification requirement needed to qualify must be met by February 28, 2027. Education and Certification Requirements: A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; and a valid NYS Department of Health EMT Basic Certification; or a valid NYS Department of Health EMT Paramedic Certification. The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a States 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 equivalence to education obtained in the United States. This is required only if you need credit for your foreign education in this examination. For more information, see the Foreign Education Evaluation Guide in the Required Information section. You must also possess the above certificate(s) at the time of your appointment, and they must be maintained for the duration of your employment. You must Final Submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee. Note: If you hold an EMT-P certification, you will be hired to work as an EMT-B until FDNY EMS offers and you apply for the Medic Upgrade Program (MUP). Drivers License Requirement: You must have a motor vehicle drivers license valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s), or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. How to Qualify for FDNY EMS Trainee Candidates: It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed 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 August 7, 2027, and the experience requirement needed to qualify must be met by the last day of the Application Period August 7, 2026. Education and Experience Requirements: A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent; and one of the following: Six months (6) of satisfactory full-time employment demonstrating reliable work habits; or Full-time U.S. military service with an honorable discharge; or Successful completion of 15 semester credits from an accredited college or university; or Graduation after completion of FDNY-approved Emergency Medical Services coursework at a New York City High School or Vocational Training Center. Note: If you possess a current, valid EMT certificate in any state, you are not eligible for the Emergency Medical Specialist Trainee title. The high school diploma or its educational equivalent must be approved by a States Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization. Age Requirement: FDNY EMS Trainee candidates must be at least 17 years old by the last day of the application period.