🔥FireOccasional Hiring
Fire Department City of New York (FDNY)
📍 New York, NY
Salary Range
$45,196–$101,000
Entry Exam
FDNY Firefighter Exam
Timeline
1–3 years (list-based civil service hiring)
Hiring Status
Occasional Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
FDNY Candidate Physical Fitness Test (CPFT). Includes CPAT-equivalent tasks.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓18 years or older
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓NYC residency within 2 years of hire
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓No felony convictions
- ✓EMT certification required within 2 years
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
1–3 years (list-based civil service hiring)
📌 Notes & Context
FDNY uses a civil service exam list — hiring depends on list position. ~11,000 uniformed members. NYC residency required within 2 years.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
Compare with other agencies →Starting Salary
$45,196
5-Year Salary
$75,000
10-Year Salary
$101,000
Pension
Defined Benefit (pension)
Vests at 10 years
Health Insurance
full
Dental & Vision
✓ Included
Vacation Days/yr
15 days
Sick Days/yr
15 days
Uniform Allowance
$1,000/year
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$2,900/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with department. Pension via FDNY Pension Fund. NYC residency required within 2 years.
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