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FIREFIGHTER APPLICANTS: Congratulations on filing to take the upcoming Firefighter Examination. You are one step closer to joining New York's Bravest.

You should your Admission Notice be received by January 27, 2012. Your Admissions Card will provide you with the date, time, and location you are scheduled to take the exam. It will also include information about the computer-based tutorial program.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE UPCOMING FIREFIGHTER EXAM:

TEST DATES: Administration of the computer-based test will begin in late February 2012 or March 2012. You should receive and Admission Notice in the mail by January 27, 2012 assigning you to a test date and time at a testing center in the New York City area. Subject to availability of open dates and locations, you will be able to reschedule your test date to another date within the testing period and/or to select a different testing center after you receive your Admission Notice. Instructions for rescheduling your test date, time or location will be included in the Admission Notice.

The computer-based test (CBT) is designed to assess important abilities and aptitudes that are required to successfully learn and perform the work of an FDNY Firefighter. The test will evaluate basic abilities, such as Reading, Listening, Problem Solving, Basic Arithmetic and related areas. It also will assess the way candidates approach work, interact with others, and concentrate on details.

THE COMPUTER-BASED TUTORIAL IS NOW AVAILABLE! The computer-based tutorial will allow you to become familiar with computer-based testing and the various question types. You are strongly encouraged to take the tutorial. Click here to access the Computer-Based Tutorial.

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ATTENTION EMTs:

Become one of New York City's Best - join the FDNY EMS Command today. The civil service filing period has opened for the Open Competitive Exam for Emergency Medical Specialist - EMT (Exam #2004).

FDNY Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are a part of the largest, most highly-trained emergency medical service in the world. They respond to more than 1.2 million emergencies each year - that's more than three calls a minute! They are on call to save lives - 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Millions will depend on you. And you can depend on a competitive salary, up to 3 weeks vacation, career growth opportunities, choice of a wide variety of health plans, and the chance to retire in 25 years. But, act now. The filing period ends on September 27, 2011.

Download the Notice of Examination and the Required Forms by clicking on the links below:

Follow all the instructions on the Notice of Examination. Make sure to complete the Education & Experience Test Paper, and the Foreign Education Fact Sheet (if applicable).

The centers will have hours Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM through 5:00 PM:

The New York City Fire Department is seeking qualified people from all communities to join the team of the bravest. Take the challenge and make a difference.

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