Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano Visits Firefighter Recruitment Event in Manhattan

Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano speaks with individuals at a recruitment event in Harlem who were signing up for the firefighter exam.

As the time left to apply for the firefighter exam comes to a close, Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano stopped by a filing location in Harlem on Sept. 13, to encourage people to sign up.

"This is the greatest job in the world," Commissioner Cassano said after shaking hands with several people who were filing. "It's a difficult job, but the rewards are tremendous."

Fire Commissioner with some of the FDNY firefighters who are helping with the recruitment campaign. (L to R) FF Regina Wilson, FF Jason Cintron, FF Khalid Baylor and Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano.

The filing period for the FDNY Open Competitive Firefighter Exam began on July 15, 2011, and ends on Sept. 15, 2011.  The test will be held in January and February 2012. 

FDNY firefighters have been to more than 6,500 locations throughout the city in the last year, encouraging young men and women to apply.

The Commissioner noted that the job has a competitive salary, great health benefits and a flexible schedule.