FDNY Exam 2000

[HopefulFF]

Did you have your college transcript mailed directly to them prior to your appointment? Or did you have it mailed to your house and then you brought it in with you? On my college website it states;

"Official Transcripts are only sent to a third party (e.g. college, university, employer, a state or federal agency.) If the name of the institution is not provided, the transcript will be issued as a "Student Transcript". Official Transcripts are NOT issued to students, if the destination name and address is the student's."

Do you think this will be an issue if I have it mailed to my house instead? If so, do I just send it directly to metrotech? Thanks, I hope someone can help me out.

I brought a copy that was mailed to my house. My investigator didn't mention that being a problem. The envelope it came in has a stamp on the back where you'd open it that says "not official if seal is broken" so maybe that's why it was OK?

[Mtk123]

I brought a copy that was mailed to my house. My investigator didn't mention that being a problem. The envelope it came in has a stamp on the back where you'd open it that says "not official if seal is broken" so maybe that's why it was OK?

Yeah I had that mailed to me as well but my genius of a father opened it anyway. Just ordered another, haha. Thanks man.

[DannyD0pe]

QUICK QUESTION GUYS:

Do you need your birth certificate translated into English by the proper agency if it's not an American Birth certificate?

[Jukez]

QUICK QUESTION GUYS:

Do you need your birth certificate translated into English by the proper agency if it's not an American Birth certificate?

I don't know about now, but I finished my process from 6019 and my birth certificate was not American.

[2ndChancePete]

Did anyone go to the CPAT orientation today? I was not able to make it so I was wondering did they mention when our real CPAT will be happening. Thanks in advance.

[FdnyFFHopeful]

Was ath the rock today for hazmat training for ems...never seen guys move so fast. Guys in remedial PT training had 60 seconds to get changed from PT gear to Class A's and downstairs.

Can't wait for my turn

[BrooklynBorn]

I really hate the double standard in this country. The whole FDNY can be called racist like its a fact because Cassanos Son is moron. Make a generalization like that about other groups of people and you better get ready to publicly apologize to and pay al sharpton to make an appearance on your behalf.

[Dannypanigale]

Thanks for info, guys who have gone.

Also, this mobile version of the forum kicks ***.

Go to the top ... Right under FIREHOUSE click view full version ...

[rpnyc1]

All these reports of 1/10 guys passing medicals, is this normally how it goes the first time around or has it gotten tougher? If this many guys are failing on the medical in the first class, will they be going through 1500+ list numbers to fill each class? 3 years from now I have to imagine most of the guys down the list won't have kept themselves in tip top shape. If the attrition on the medical really is this high, we're talking about going way past #8,000 on 2000 if they hire twice a year for 4 years.

[Dannypanigale]

All these reports of 1/10 guys passing medicals, is this normally how it goes the first time around or has it gotten tougher? If this many guys are failing on the medical in the first class, will they be going through 1500+ list numbers to fill each class? 3 years from now I have to imagine most of the guys down the list won't have kept themselves in tip top shape. If the attrition on the medical really is this high, we're talking about going way past #8,000 on 2000 if they hire twice a year for 4 years.

Lets hope ... Hopefully it goes down to 15000 20000

[River6019]

All these reports of 1/10 guys passing medicals, is this normally how it goes the first time around or has it gotten tougher? If this many guys are failing on the medical in the first class, will they be going through 1500+ list numbers to fill each class? 3 years from now I have to imagine most of the guys down the list won't have kept themselves in tip top shape. If the attrition on the medical really is this high, we're talking about going way past #8,000 on 2000 if they hire twice a year for 4 years.

From what I understand most of the people who fail the first step mill test because of heart rate pass the second time around when they just have to stay on it longer and be monitored for fatigue. That being said a 90% failure rate seems incredibly high. Can any guys OTJ or who took previous tests confirm if its ever been that bad? I really feel like even with the political pressure to have certain numbers make it in there's no way they green light people who are out of shape or have heart conditions. People literally die in the fire academy and the city can't afford a lawsuit because the pushed someone through who wasn't ready.

[Dannypanigale]

From what I understand most of the people who fail the first step mill test because of heart rate pass the second time around when they just have to stay on it longer and be monitored for fatigue. That being said a 90% failure rate seems incredibly high. Can any guys OTJ or who took previous tests confirm if its ever been that bad? I really feel like even with the political pressure to have certain numbers make it in there's no way they green light people who are out of shape or have heart conditions. People literally die in the fire academy and the city can't afford a lawsuit because the pushed someone through who wasn't ready.

They definitely won't give them the green light... They just going to keep going down the list... For example that guy almosthere mentioned 5'9"" 289 no way he getting a green light unless he shred 89 lbs in no time ... I'm 5'9" at 230 and have to watch how often I run because I'm not fit and can blow my knees ... My list number is way far away but like Zach said previously prepare now like if you was to get called if it Dont happend at least you did something Good to your body ... ( not in those exact words but along those lines lol )

[TomFromQueens]

Remember they have 700 some odd PH's they have to process as well. The few rumors we have read have stated that most of them are flunking the medical. They could be skewing the numbers negatively

[FFwnt2b]

Remember they have 700 some odd PH's they have to process as well. The few rumors we have read have stated that most of them are flunking the medical. They could be skewing the numbers negatively

Those failing are just failing the step mill, so they are still in the running. There are however those out of shape, but same can be said for all other list.

[almostthere]

Remember they have 700 some odd PH's they have to process as well. The few rumors we have read have stated that most of them are flunking the medical. They could be skewing the numbers negatively

The medical consist of them monitoring your health, such as, blood pressure, EKG and any history of broken bones, etc, not your psychical capabilities. Candidates are not failing the medical but is consist more than just stair Master. There is nothing strenuous about the medical. I failed the stair Master first shot, which was three minutes without the vest. I couldn't believe it when I found out. I wasn't breathing hard or showed any fatigued. I failed based on my heart rate. They stated I had to come back to do five minutes with the vest on. I told them, If I failed just doing the three minutes with a vest, what makes you think I am going to pass the five minutes with a 50 lb vest on. They couldn't answer it. I inquired if I can just do the eight minutes now and they said no.

People that are failing the medical is based on them having extremely high blood pressure or a bad medical history, but more than likely they are in shape to pass the physical, stair master and more than likely succeed at the Rock. FDNY is more concern with your health instead or what you are able to do physically. Can you imaging FDNY hiring someone with a terrible medical history and something happens to them OJT or while training, etc.

[NycQ83]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think the number is 700. Isn't there only 490 PH's to pick from?

[NycQ83]

Almosthere, yes they are concerned about your health but they are also definitely concerned about what you can do physically. If you can't do the stair master during the medical than your bot passing the academy. Their not going to waste their time and money putting someone in the academy if that person is likely to drop out.

[River6019]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think the number is 700. Isn't there only 490 PH's to pick from?

Closer to 470 I believe "passed" exam 2000. So yeah that's the pool they will draw from not 700. I'd be shocked if they get 100 PHs passing all the steps.

[almostthere]

Almosthere, yes they are concerned about your health but they are also definitely concerned about what you can do physically. If you can't do the stair master during the medical than your bot passing the academy. Their not going to waste their time and money putting someone in the academy if that person is likely to drop out.

That is not totally true. As i stated before, candidates are failing the stair master based on their heart rate not their physical capabilities. Let me use myself as an example. I run 4-5 miles 3-4 times a week. Walk the stair mile 10-11 minutes with a 50 lbs. vest 2-3 times a week, but I still failed the stair master based on my heart rate. Further, since I didn't pass the stair master only based on heart rate, that doesn't prove that I won't be successful at the Rock. You also have to remember, when you go back to redo the stair master, they pretty much allow you to do the 8 minute walk without monitoring you heart rate and only focus on how fatigue you are.

[almostthere]

Closer to 470 I believe "passed" exam 2000. So yeah that's the pool they will draw from not 700. I'd be shocked if they get 100 PHs passing all the steps.

I agree, from what I've observed within the last week, not much PH's will complete all the steps.