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[helperofmankind]

The guy who decided to insult me for fun

First of all, you inconciderate jerk, my grammer, punctuation and writing skills are most likely better than yours. So before you try and insult someone try looking in the mirror. People whontake time to purposely try and verbally harm someone, has deep issues and need counseling. Try prayer.

 

[helperofmankind]

Harsh truth man, but thanx. Greatly appreciate it.

 

[Amberlamps916]

Seriously, let's take it down a notch.

 

[helperofmankind]

Not meant for you!

 

[Amberlamps916]

I'm aware of that. Trying to keep the peace.

 

[NYMedic828]

 

[Sandog]

I almost cried just now. I would be willing to relocate to NY for a chance at NYFD EMS. Where I am in California, I don't like the idea of going through a fire academy to be a fire-medic when I have no desire to fight fires.

The fire service is really great if you can get in, the pay is not bad either. Not all fire jobs involve fire. Rope rescue is a job you can do.

 

[Sandog]

Wildland fire is a good way to get into fire (Seek out USFS fire academies) . It shows tenacity and fortitude to future employers. Granted, municipal is very competitive, but there are private fire agencies that will hire, got my confined space rescue tech cert and it opened up many doors. Industrial fire is a business most peeps are unaware of, but many opportunities exist. Certs, get all the certs you can...

 

[firecoins]

The fire service is really great if you can get in, the pay is not bad either. Not all fire jobs involve fire. Rope rescue is a job you can do.

Yes ropes are a big danger today. Thank god we have the fire service to rescue us from ropes. :sad: you could also get a desk job at the fire service. You could be a desk.

I am sarcastic and I can't help it.

 

[StopNgo1000]

Correct me if I'm wrong, for Fdny theres the EMT test and civil service test. You call to add your name to the provisional list, then take the civil service (if you choose to), not mandatory. You have to take there EMT test, then they will call you for the agility, psych test etc.

I recently added my name to the list and waiting for the test. Hoping to score well enough because I have a friend who could speed the process up for me .

 

[NYMedic828]

Correct me if I'm wrong, for Fdny theres the EMT test and civil service test. You call to add your name to the provisional list, then take the civil service (if you choose to), not mandatory. You have to take there EMT test, then they will call you for the agility, psych test etc.

I recently added my name to the list and waiting for the test. Hoping to score well enough because I have a friend who could speed the process up for me .

EMT test? Half of my co-workers couldn't pass a middle school math test let a lone an EMT test.

Let me put it to you this way.

The last "medic basic" class screening, which is a competitive exam to get into the paramedic program through FDNY, had 400 applicants. The test consists of math, reading, and 100 EMT questions. Of 400, about 180 failed the test, let alone got a decent grade. FAILED A TEST ABOUT THEIR JOB, WHICH THEY DO ALMOST EVERY DAY.

You just have to pay the $25 to put your name on the list, if you meet the requirements which are

Drivers license
GED/high school diploma
EMT certification

Meet the above, come on in.

So, essentially no you are not waiting on a test simply because a test does not exist.

Also, I hate to burst your bubble but you don't have a friend who can speed the process up for you. This is because the process itself is a joint effort between DCAS (department of citywide admin. services) and FDNY. "Speeding up" the process for you, he/she would be defrauding the city of new york and the civil service system, which would be a felony.

They do not hire anyone off of the provisional list. The civil service list is the only place they pull names from. You will get a score for your civil service filing based on any prior experience you have such as volunteer firefighting/EMS , EVOC/CVO, hazmat, etc.

If you have not even registered for a civil service list yet, expect another 1-2 years before you can be hired.

 

[StopNgo1000]

They hold a EMT exam dont they ? there was one held in September . Dcas is for civil service isn't it ? Which is optional ?

 

[NYMedic828]

They hold a EMT exam dont they ? there was one held in September . Dcas is for civil service isn't it ? Which is optional ?

They do not hold an EMT exam. Ever.

Civil service is an exam through dcas,, but its an online at home exam that grades you based on past experience, not job based knowledge.

Civil service is mandatory, there is nothing optional.


The best advice I can give you, is enroll in a paramedic program as soon as you can. Hiring for a paramedic is about 4x faster (literally) than an EMT and as long as you can front the money for the class, you will not lose anything from it.

Starting pay as an EMT = $34,000 i think?
Starting pay as a medic = $44,000

In your first year, you make back the money you spent on your class and you have a brighter future.

 

[StopNgo1000]

Ok I'd have to look , there a test through the .gov website labeled "emergency medical technician. I was told specifically to sign up for civil service and a emt test . Not arguing , going by what I was told from the number to call for fdny and by a lieutenant .

 

[StopNgo1000]

so since i'm getting new information, with DCAS, can i file for the exam now or does the filing period have to be open for it? i was on the DCAS site and i see nothing about a EMT civil service...

regardless of how long i have to wait, i wanted to throw my name in there. Doesn't hurt.

 

[NYMedic828]

so since i'm getting new information, with DCAS, can i file for the exam now or does the filing period have to be open for it? i was on the DCAS site and i see nothing about a EMT civil service...

regardless of how long i have to wait, i wanted to throw my name in there. Doesn't hurt.

has to be open. Its usually about every 6 months they do one.

nyc.gov/dcas

 

[StopNgo1000]

ok thank you, i just got my certification last month, so i couldn't file for the past one.

MY apologies, i was misinformed.

 

[NYMedic828]

ok thank you, i just got my certification last month, so i couldn't file for the past one.

MY apologies, i was misinformed.

Seriously, take paramedic. Make yourself more marketable.

I imagine you volly somewhere, don't let anyone tell you that you need more experience as an EMT before you take paramedic. That is the worst line in history. Make your life move in the direction you want it to as quickly as possible.

St. Johns offers the best course outside of FDNY, laguardia college offers one as well as FPA. You could go to stony brook but for most people, thats a hike.

 

[StopNgo1000]

i have all intentions of taking a medic program, i look forward to it, even though i heard its holly hell on you mentally.

I just got my card for EMT, i wanted to try and get a year under my belt for experience purposes before jumping into a course that demands so much.

 

[NYMedic828]

i have all intentions of taking a medic program, i look forward to it, even though i heard its holly hell on you mentally.

I just got my card for EMT, i wanted to try and get a year under my belt for experience purposes before jumping into a course that demands so much.

DO NOT WAIT A YEAR. If you can financially do it, get in that classroom ASAP.

Especially if all you do is volly in Nassau/Suffolk. You won't get any real experience to begin with.

Waiting a year would be a huge mistake. I wish I took medic on my own to begin with.

Also, its no more demanding than being a full time student. I have a few friends who took the program at St. Johns and its just school like anything else.