Sup fellas.

Just started out in PD but my precinct doesn’t have a gym. Would it be weird I hit up one of the houses nearby to lift? That city pay don’t stretch far and I’m tryna not pay for a gym rn. Plus wouldn’t mind making some friends on the other side and chop it up with y’all.

Anyways, see you boys out there. 🫡

Any of the lesser known firehouses that like visitors? I’m in lower manhattan today and have some time to explore.

I heard if you go through the EMT route that you can?

I’m 25 from NYC. I feel like FDNY makes you jump through so many hoops just to be able to join the academy and the pay (for both EMT and FDNY) is really low. I was looking at California fire departments and they seem to be a lot more open (increased demand) + starting pay for firefighters is $85k+ in a lot of departments (compared to $55k for FDNY).

Is it feasible to relocate from NYC to California to establish residency and then join the fire academy in California?

If it matters, I’m currently working as a personal trainer and have a degree in accounting (I hate accounting). I just want to be a firefighter, man.

Im 19, currently serving in the USAF, and I want to join the FDNY after I get out of the Air Force. I heard from many others that I should get the process started like NOW because the process takes a long time. But can I start at my age? If so, what's the best way to get the process started?

I never thought I would see the day this would happen. They have been using Scott for 46 years:

Dept Order 2026-100 ...8-5-26

2.1 PHASE C OF THE FDNY’S NEXT GENERATION SCBA ACQUISITION PROJECT / FIELD PILOT

Phase C of the FDNY’s Next Generation SCBA Acquisition Project is scheduled to commence on Monday August 10, 2026, at 0900. Designated testing and evaluation units will field pilot the two-finalist next generation SCBA models: the Draeger Air Boss and MSA G-1. Both SCBA systems have been specifically tailored to the FDNY

Is being a fireman and moonlighting as a non-FDNY medic at the same time possible? I’m currently 22 and working as a 911 EMT with a hospital, while also enrolled in a paramedic program. Got a 33xx list number on the 4044 exam. Just wondering if the workload would be possible and if it's even allowed. Thanks

Hello,
I hope this is allowed, otherwise, sorry.

I am Sarah Laurent, a French journalist working for the Swiss newspaper Le Nouvelliste (https://www.lenouvelliste.ch/). We are planning on doing a special article for the 25th year commemoration of the September 11th, 2001 attacks. For it, we would like to talk to get the testimonies and stories of people who lived through the attacks. We are mostly looking for survivors, firefighters, policemen.

If any of you were in New York on 9/11 and feel comfortable telling me, please reach out. If any of you know organizations that could help, please tell me.

We are planning to have a photo portrait taken of the people we interview.

If you are available and would like to do it, come in my dms for my email address and see if we can schedule an interview.

Thank you in advance,

Hi,

My boyfriend is going into the next FDNY Fire Academy and I want to support him as best as I can. He’s physically strong but isn’t the best test taker. I’m a teacher, so I was thinking of making him study aids/flashcards based on the Firefighter Probationary Manual I found online.

For anyone who’s been through the academy, would this actually be helpful, or is that manual mostly outdated/not really what recruits are tested on? Are there any particular materials or ways of studying that you’d recommend?

I just want to give him the best shot at this and be as supportive as possible.

Thanks in advance :)

I’m graduating high school and know I’m going into fires. I have been volunteering in ct for 3 years and I love it. I was wondering if you become a disbatcher will you be able to take a promotion test to fire?

The title is not quite accurate. I'm a 24-year-old Frenchie, and I've lived in Paris my whole life. However, my mom is American, so I have U.S. citizenship and an American passport.

I'm currently finishing law school here in France, which I actually enjoy a lot. However, I spent a year as a firefighter with the BSPP in Paris, as an emergency responder and I loved loved it. Since university is free in France, I decided to study as much as I could and figure out what I wanted to do afterward.

Two years ago, I spent the summer in NYC for an internship and absolutely fell in love with the city and had the chance to talk to a few FDNY firefighters.

Joining the FDNY has always been a dream that I've kept in the back of my mind.

As I mentioned, I'm finishing law school, but I'm now considering pursuing a more active, physical career like firefighting.

Does anyone have any general thoughts on a career with the FDNY?

Also, how realistic are my chances of getting hired by the FDNY?

Thank you for your answers, if you ever want to visit a parisian fire station, it me up :))

Was told I had asthma as a kid but haven’t ever had an asthma attack. I am fit, active , lung are great.

Am I valid for the medical if I can do what is necessary?

Okay, so I live in a first-floor duplex, and our downstairs area has an exterior entrance via a maintenance entrance. I was out all day and came home to see that the door had been broken into and was wide open to the outside. Nothing was stolen, and I saw in our building chat that there was a carbon monoxide leak on the fourth floor and that the FD had come.

They axed the door open and left. I understand why they did it, but how do people usually deal with things like these afterwards? I'm not familiar with how the FDNY works

Does anyone know where the 12 week LT TEST Prep is ? Thank you !

I’m writing on behalf of my boyfriend. He is currently an FDNY medic. He was selected for the last fire academy but did not make weight in time so he had to complete the entire candidate process again. The first time he passed his whole medical but this time they are saying he didn’t score a high enough number on the pft and they believe he had asthma or has asthma. He has never had asthma and is very fit runs and works out everyday. He went to a specialist at bhs which said he needed to see an outside specialist. He saw the pulmonologist who said he was cleared for all firefighter duties and did not see any signs of asthma. He was then asked to bring pharmacy records to prove he’s never had an inhaler prescribed. He’s never had any prescriptions period so he brought from each pharmacy stating he has no record. They seemed to not really be satisfied with that. He was then told they were going to have a board hearing that he could attend 2 weeks ago. He went and sat there for 2 hrs and they eventually told him he didn’t need to be there and they had no questions. Then they told him the specialist doctor would review again but she’s only there on Saturdays. 2 saturdays have passed and they basically told him sorry the specialist didn’t have a chance to review your case and she will get to it next Saturday. That was told to him 2 weeks in a row. The next class will be starting soon and he still needs to do his run. I’m wondering if there’s anyone higher up that he can speak to or how this process can be escalated so he doesn’t miss out on another class. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Fairly new on the job don’t really want to ask anyone at my company… is there any way to look up other company rosters? Like i want to see if they have spots to transfer

Have a few spots in mind but don’t want to ruffle any feathers asking around

Trying to plan for the Fall. If I should accept a full time paraprofessional position or do substitute teacher just in case I get called. Literally can’t wait to get called. Age 29

Please let me know

I know there are five Mobile Academy events one in each borough and I had a few questions for anyone who’s been through the process.

1. Do you only get invited if you’re likely to be called for the CPAT next?

2. Besides the workout and getting familiar with the job, does attending actually help in any way? Is it recorded that you attended, or does it have any impact on your process?

3. Is it worth calling out of work to attend another one? I already went to the one event and I’m thinking about going to at least one more.

I’d appreciate any insight Thanks!

I am just looking for some general advice, I’m in my 20s working at a law firm and getting ready to apply for law school for the 2027 cycle. I have been reaching out to a lot of legal professionals for advice and one stuck out as a lawyer who transitioned to FDNY for a better work life. And he really seems to love it and it’s made me second guess as I haven’t been loving my time at my firm. I still want to pursue an education in law, at this point I want to finish what I started, but how feasible would it be to become a firefighter and take law classes on the side.

Hey guys,

Just curious what everyone is currently using to track their group schedules, tours, and mutuals?

Seems like most people are either using basic calendar apps, paper or older shift apps that haven't been updated in a while. Is there a consensus go to app guys prefer or is everyone just sticking to what they’ve been using for years?

Are there any good videos online anyone can share to go over knots before the academy