FDNY Exam 2000

[River6019]

I got my letter today and put it up on the fridge.

Haha me too, like a kid.

[steven9d3]

Lol yeah I saw all that BS on join FDNY Facebook too. Fellas lets be honest they may or may reach past 6000 people I myself would be affected by this BUT it's a sought after job that's very competitive now. It sux real bad for those of use that really really really want it. Hopefully the odds are in our favor but if not have a back up. Ps or you could send cakes an ice cream to the top scores lmfao. No but seriously head up be positive as much as possible while living in reality. Good luck all I only pray one dy we all will achieve success. GDP

yea i see where your coming from thats why i have my name in the ems list

i dont think they will have a problem reaching 8500 like the city predicted. Between medicals, CPAT, people losing points they didn't earn, and people not wanting the job. im hoping they will reach me at 69** but I'm not getting my hopes up but i am working out everyday because thats the only thing i can control now and no one know for sure who will get called only time will tell.

[Depan395]

Thats what Im praying for everything you posted but I am being realistic because when the day comes or not I dont want to be disappointed you know.

[Depan395]

Im not going to say anything that will discourage you. Workout get all you info together start saving as much money as possible, pay all your bills off and the most important wait be patient hope for the best. Im in the low 8000 my Soc screwed me but Im still pushing forward there are pleanty of Fire Departments out there and remember if you want it bad enough and FDNY doesnt call theres always military FF Airforce Army they got FF MOS too. its not what you really want but close enough you know.

[steven9d3]

Im not going to say anything that will discourage you. Workout get all you info together start saving as much money as possible, pay all your bills off and the most important wait be patient hope for the best. Im in the low 8000 my Soc screwed me but Im still pushing forward there are pleanty of Fire Departments out there and remember if you want it bad enough and FDNY doesnt call theres always military FF Airforce Army they got FF MOS too. its not what you really want but close enough you know.

yea i know what your saying the one thing going for me is I'm still in college so i have time and can take the low salary of ems for a couple of years to get the job i want

all of the rumors my old man is hearing says i should get in but thats what they are just rumors and no one really knows what is going to happen

[Jocon31]

How is it gonna work with the city residency credit? Does it have to be the same address for the 12 month period, or can it be more, as long as it is in the boroughs, and you have proof.

[steven9d3]

How is it gonna work with the city residency credit? Does it have to be the same address for the 12 month period, or can it be more, as long as it is in the boroughs, and you have proof.

i believe its 12 months prior to july 1st of 2012

[knicksh2o]

i believe its 12 months prior to july 1st of 2012

12 months prior to july 1st of 2011...

[steven9d3]

yea your right its 2011 sorry about that

[BrooklynBorn]

The city often projects lower numbers in situations like this. I would hope they are being conservative for the judge and everyone in order to cover themselves

[steven9d3]

The city often projects lower numbers in situations like this. I would hope they are being conservative for the judge and everyone in order to cover themselves

i hope so

does anyone know if they offer a position to one person with a score of a 97 if they legal have to offer it to everyone with a 97?

[eng1irons]

Are the academy hours monday-friday, 8 hour days? For PD it was 8 hours 35 mins a day, and we built up an extra 6 days off in our time bank. Very little overtime, maybe 12 hours in the 6 months.

I only ask because people said the academy days are long and never ending... does it just seem never ending or are we building ot/time. I'd be shocked if that was the case.

[snoozer1989]

i hope so

does anyone know if they offer a position to one person with a score of a 97 if they legal have to offer it to everyone with a 97?

I saw someone state something similar to this on the RANT. I don't know how much truth there is to it. Maybe someone with knowledge on the subject could answer it.

[Jukez]

I saw someone state something similar to this on the RANT. I don't know how much truth there is to it. Maybe someone with knowledge on the subject could answer it.

Who ever is called for the last class that's it.... There could be another 3000 with the same score and it won't matter.

[FDsouthbxNY]

Are the academy hours monday-friday, 8 hour days? For PD it was 8 hours 35 mins a day, and we built up an extra 6 days off in our time bank. Very little overtime, maybe 12 hours in the 6 months.

I only ask because people said the academy days are long and never ending... does it just seem never ending or are we building ot/time. I'd be shocked if that was the case.

Go through the medical, the psychological and make it to the Academy. Show up when they tell you and leave when they dismiss you. You'll get some O/T in every check, but don't be concerned with that. I think counting hours and stacking up O/T is getting a bit ahead.

I'm sure that I'm not alone here....but when I was in you-alls shoes, I woulda gone through the Academy for free if it meant being on the job at the end....

I saw someone state something similar to this on the RANT. I don't know how much truth there is to it. Maybe someone with knowledge on the subject could answer it.

STOP READING THE RANT! You're not going to get much good info there.

[Nev7248]

Go through the medical, the psychological and make it to the Academy. Show up when they tell you and leave when they dismiss you. You'll get some O/T in every check, but don't be concerned with that. I think counting hours and stacking up O/T is getting a bit ahead.

I'm sure that I'm not alone here....but when I was in you-alls shoes, I woulda gone through the Academy for free if it meant being on the job at the end....



STOP READING THE RANT! You're not going to get much good info there.

you don't get any OT in the academy...and when you get to the field you are not allowed to do OT for the first 6 months

[SkylinePCG]

you don't get any OT in the academy...and when you get to the field you are not allowed to do OT for the first 6 months

There is indeed OT during the academy; if the week goes over 40 hours- and it does- youre compensated appropriately. No that it matters. If you make a peanut an hour, youll pull down 1.5 peanuts per hour for OT.

Dont spend it all in one place...

[ffbam24]

Coming from Staten island I was planning on takeing the ferry and the 4 train and walking accross the public bridge... Is this reasonable or will that walk take forever?

On a regular basis? No.
Quite often, you'll be meeting outside the gates (usually somewhere around 0500) with the rest of your squad and marching in together. You arrive, move from one class to another and leave as a squad. No stragglers. If you are late, you'll be dealt with in a completely fair manner. And by "completely fair" I mean everyone will pay for your inability to get there on time. What FDsouth outlined was just one method.

Usually within the first couple of days, you will be formed into your squads. Before that, you'll be highly encouraged to ask around to see if others need to make carpool arrangements and start swapping phone numbers.

The M60 is NOT an option for you. Try looking up when you'll have to catch it to be there before 0500. While Randall's Island has some wonderful newly renovated softball fields; it is also home to a large Men's homeless shelter and Psychiatric Facility. Some of these folks will be your bus mates.

Get into a carpool. Along with traveling in uniform to/from, you'll be carrying your books (Yes, we require you to read.), lunch, snacks, drinks, SPARE SOCKS, etc. You don't want to be making this commute on public transit.

[ffbam24]

you don't get any OT in the academy...and when you get to the field you are not allowed to do OT for the first 6 months

Oh, I'm beginning to sense it again. It's kind of cyclical.
Everyone is starting to get the "I know it all" attitude and filling everyone up with BS that they don't know what they're talking about.

[FDsouthbxNY]

you don't get any OT in the academy...and when you get to the field you are not allowed to do OT for the first 6 months

Wrong.....and wrong. 0 for 2