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
EMT Certified Exam No. 6053 – for those who have or will have a NYS DOH EMT certification by May 2026. 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
Duties and Responsibilities
Under general supervision, provides timely, professional pre-hospital emergency medical
care / Basic Life Support (BLS) to anyone who requests/requires it; provides
transportation to the appropriate medical facility; operates department vehicles; receives,
prioritizes, and dispatches calls for emergency medical assistance; provides patient care
under the authorization of the Medical Director. All work is performed in accordance
with FDNY policies and procedures and as legislatively prescribed in the requisite
curriculum and allowed by Federal/State/Regional Protocols and in accordance with the
level of training, state designated scope of practice and New York State and Regional BLS
Protocols. Prepares and submits reports as required. May be assigned to work in any
FDNY Bureau, as required. All personnel perform related work.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SPECIALIST-E - 53053

(1) a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department
of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and

(2) a valid NYS Department of Health EMT - Basic Certification; or

(1) a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and

(3) a valid NYS Department of Health EMT - Paramedic Certification.

Driver License Requirement: You must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York at the time of appointment. If you have moving violations, license suspensions or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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.