FDNY EMT Hiring Event Nov. 2: Register for a Slot at 2 Lafayette Street
NEW YORK, NY — The FDNY is recruiting for its ambulance ranks, and it is bringing the pitch to Lower Manhattan. Jobs NYC and the Fire Department are holding an EMT hiring event on Monday, November 2, at 2 Lafayette Street in the Civic Center, for two titles: certified Emergency Medical Specialists and the trainee track that pays you to earn the certification.
Registration is required, and you pick one of five 30-minute sessions between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM. Bring a valid photo ID.
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📍 At a Glance
| Event | Jobs NYC & FDNY Hiring Event |
| Date | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, in five 30-minute sessions |
| Location | 2 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10007 |
| Format | In person |
| Registration | Required, through the official event registration page |
| What to bring | Valid photo ID, several copies of your resume |
| Hosts | Office of the Mayor, Jobs NYC and the FDNY |
💼 The Jobs: Two Doors Into FDNY EMS
The city's event listing names two positions, and which one fits depends on whether you already hold a card.
Emergency Medical Specialist, EMT is for people who already hold a valid New York State EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic certification. The work is Basic Life Support on the street: treating patients, transporting them to hospitals, driving department vehicles, handling dispatch and writing reports. You can be assigned to any FDNY facility in the five boroughs.
Emergency Medical Specialist Trainee is for people who don't have an EMT certificate yet. The department trains you in its own academy, roughly 17 weeks of classroom work, ambulance rotations, hazmat training and the Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, according to the FDNY's recruiting site. You need a high school diploma or equivalent plus one of these: six months of satisfactory full-time work, an honorable discharge from full-time military service, 15 college credits, or completion of FDNY-approved EMS coursework at a city high school or vocational center.
⚠️ Read This Before You Go
- This is not a walk-in. Register first and choose a time slot. Interviews are not guaranteed.
- It is a civil service job. FDNY EMS hiring runs through a city exam scored on education and experience, offered roughly once a year through DCAS, followed by a physical ability test, background check and medical and psychological screening. Use November 2 to get your questions answered and your timeline straight.
- You need a New York State driver's license by the time you're appointed, and a clean driving record matters. Moving violations or suspensions can disqualify you.
- No city residency requirement and no citizenship requirement, but you need a Social Security number. Applicants must be at least 17 by the end of the application period, with no upper age limit.
- Need an accommodation? Email [email protected] at least four business days ahead.
💵 What FDNY EMTs Earn
The FDNY lists EMT base pay at $43,932 to $49,816 to start, rising to $68,700 to $76,028 after five years, before overtime, shift differentials and meal money. Trainees start at $36,330 for up to three months, then move onto the EMT scale. Benefits include a choice of more than 20 health plans, a pension that vests after five years, and deferred compensation and 401(k) options.
The demand is real. A report from the New York City Comptroller published October 16 counted 2,540 EMTs at the end of fiscal 2026 and put EMT attrition at 19.5% that year, including transfers to other city titles. Translation: the department is replacing a lot of people, and it is recruiting accordingly.
🔎 Start Searching EMS and City Jobs
If the civil service timeline is longer than your rent cycle, private ambulance companies, hospitals and urgent care centers across the city post EMT openings year-round, and that time on the street builds your resume while you wait.
Start here:
- FDNY jobs in New York
- EMT jobs in New York
- Paramedic jobs
- Emergency medical technician jobs
- Ambulance jobs
- 911 dispatcher jobs
- NYC Health + Hospitals jobs
- City of New York jobs
FAQ
When and where is the FDNY EMT hiring event?
Monday, November 2, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM at 2 Lafayette Street in Lower Manhattan, split into five 30-minute sessions.
Do I need to be a certified EMT to attend?
No. Certified EMTs can pursue the Emergency Medical Specialist title, and people without a certificate can pursue the paid trainee track, which includes the FDNY's academy.
Can I walk in?
Registration is required, and you choose a session time when you sign up. Bring a valid photo ID.
How much does an FDNY EMT make?
The FDNY lists starting base pay of $43,932 to $49,816, rising to $68,700 to $76,028 after five years, not counting overtime.
Get Ready Before November 2
Create a free LocalJobPage profile so your resume is ready when the next posting drops, and browse the New York Career Center for healthcare and public service roles.
Employers: hiring EMTs, medics or patient transport staff? Post your openings on LocalJobPage.
Related Reading
- NYC Health + Hospitals Special Officer Hiring Events: Lincoln Oct. 21, Harlem Nov. 4
- NYC 55-a Hiring Hall Oct. 27: City Jobs Without the Civil Service Exam
- Healthcare Jobs in New York
Give yourself a few extra minutes coming up from the Chambers Street or Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall subway stations, and be at 2 Lafayette before your session starts.
