🚑EMSActively Hiring
FDNY Emergency Medical Services (FDNY EMS)
📍 New York, NY
Salary Range
$36,000–$75,000 (EMT to Paramedic)
Entry Exam
NREMT EMT-Basic or Paramedic
Timeline
3–6 months
Hiring Status
Actively Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
FDNY EMS Physical Ability Test. Must be physically capable of lifting/carrying patients.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓U.S. citizen
- ✓18 years or older
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓NREMT certification
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓No felony convictions
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
3–6 months
📌 Notes & Context
Largest municipal EMS system in the U.S. Strong union (Local 2507). Paramedic advancement opportunities.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
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$36,000
5-Year Salary
$58,000
10-Year Salary
$75,000
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
$600/year
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$2,200/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with FDNY. Strong union (Local 2507). Paramedic track pays significantly more.
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