Working at New York City Fire Department: 49 Reviews

It was awesome work for the fire department you will learn alot from co worker and few bosses, what i enjoy the most was saving people life i just wish that they pay better because the city is expensive

Pros

Promotion to paramedic or firefighter until age 29

Cons

Health insurance, 20 minutes lunch break, micromanage, you will work hard, pay is 18 hr..

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Advancement opportunities

Paramedic (Current Employee) - New York, NY - January 17, 2023

many opportunities for advancement. lateral offline opportunities as well. great pay if your willing to work hard to advance. work experience here is unparalleled.

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New York City Fire Department insights

Based on 16 survey responses

What people like

Energizing work tasks
Clear sense of purpose
Ability to learn new things

5 stars

Customer Service Representative (Former Employee) - New York, NY - October 26, 2022

What is the best part of working at the company?The Work Environment is not toxic. Employees are extremely respectful and friendly. Extremely a safe work environment. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Nothing as there is transparency and all employees are on the same page. What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Extremely Exceptional and professional along being respectful. What is a typical day like for you at the company?Always busy as you are directly interacting with the public by answering service men questions and assisting them with paperwork

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Rewarding job

Lieutenant/Supervisor (Former Employee) - Harlem, NY - May 5, 2022

Fighting fires is a dangerous but rewarding career .Team work is especially required Supervisor of 12 people on a shift Paperwork and maintenance of equipment Training members in life saving tactics ,Understanding building construction Inspection local properties for fire hazards Comrades with men and women you work with

Pros

Satisfaction in knowing you did your best

Cons

Rigid work schedule

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Great compensation, terrible education, worse administration

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (Current Employee) - Queens, NY - November 16, 2021

Don't believe the hype. You can make a decent living here, and get 100% paid for health benefits. The pros end there. No, FDNY is NOT the best trained. Not by a long shot. It's actually pretty pathetic how low the standards are here. Administration? Couldn't care less. Numbers numbers numbers. That's it.

Pros

Compensation, Job security

Cons

Everything else

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Exciting work environment.

FDNY Fire Protection Inspector (Current Employee) - New York, NY - July 23, 2021

Professional and mostly pleasant work environment. Like most Civil Service occupations the work is mostly expected with little to no recognition of a job well done. Fair chances for advancement.

Pros

Excellent health benefits and pension.

Cons

Micromanagement and lack of work recognition.

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New York's Best

Paramedic (Current Employee) - Queens, NY - June 16, 2021

If you took 50 FDNY EMS workers and asked them each if they liked their job, you'd get a 50/50 split. The pay is terrible compared to the super high cost of living and taxes. The benefits are great, but having to stay on for 25 years is asking a lot of people who run more then 1.5 million EMS calls in The City That Never Sleeps. I, however, have loved it for the last 16 years. I look forward to advancing into the nursing field after completing nursing school last year. I wouldn't have gotten where I am today if not for my experiences as an FDNY Paramedic. We see it all, we've done it all. There is a reason why we are called New York's Best and we prove it day after day. I've loved FDNY EMS and it will always have a place in my heart when I move on to greener pastures.

Pros

Job Security, Benefits, Camaraderie, Opportunities For Advancement, College Tuition Assistance

Cons

Salary vs. Cost Of Living, High Turnover Rate, Severe Micromanaging, Demanding Workload.

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none at this time

Emergency Medical Technician (Former Employee) - Brooklyn, NY - March 15, 2020

It varies from day to day. Some days it can be highly stressful and if you don't have an activity like going to the gym or something. You will burn out.

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Fire Lieutenant (Former Employee) - New York, NY - October 9, 2019

It was great to work in the firehouse with an awesome group of people and help the community. Many great experiences working as a team to assist, from running into burning buildings to extricating people from vehicles involved in accidents.

Cons

None

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Provide emergency services for the citizens of New York City and Property

Firefighter (Current Employee) - Ladder 173 - September 13, 2019

The main duties as a full-time firefighter are to help protect the public in emergency situations. Responding to a wide variety of calls, such as car crashes, chemical spills, flooding, water rescue and general rescue as well as fires. Daily checking of firefighting equipment and performing practice drills.

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At times, a wonderful place to work

Motor Vehicle Supervisor (Promotion) (Former Employee) - Long Island, NY - July 11, 2019

A mostly enjoyable experience, great employees, the ability to grow and be promoted, the ability to work with real heroes and serve this country during the attacks on September 11

Pros

Benefits

Cons

Schedules

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Fire Dispatcher

Fire Alarm Dispatcher (Former Employee) - Brooklyn, NY - May 23, 2019

The NYC Fire Department is a great place to work if you are a Firefighter. If you go to FDNY and go to a civilian position as a Fire Alarm Dispatcher be prepared that the instructors yell at you, they even tell you that they want to see fires. Who in their right mind wants to see people's properties burn up. I will tell anyone go see a psychiatrist if you want to be a FDNY Fire Alarm Dispatcher.

Pros

None

Cons

No meal breaks, Supervisors berate and belittle yoy

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Fast paced, unpredictable, often exciting work environment.

Emergency Radio Dispatcher (Current Employee) - 11 Metrotech Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201 - March 9, 2019

Working for the FDNY is an interesting experience. Though your work uniform may be the same, each day on the job is anything but. From fires, bombings, car accidents to bariatric, geriatric and pediatric injuries/infections, the FDNY as well as the City of New York is always interesting.

Pros

Saving the citizens of New York City from a variety of emergency medical issues

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[Productive work place

Emergency Medical Haz-Tac Technician (Former Employee) - New York, NY - January 4, 2019

Great place for growth. One day is not like next , it can vary drastically. I was honored to work at that organization and shared a common goal with my co-workers which was to save lives.

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Great experience

Personnel Representative (Former Employee) - Brooklyn, NY - January 3, 2019

I learned a lot at the FDNYC. this job taught me a lot to move on to NYC DDC, I receive the training to become a supervisor which helped me with my new position at DDC

Pros

Great Training

Cons

none

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Great job but all about timing

Associate Project Manager (Current Employee) - New York, NY - August 21, 2018

Your salary is based on civil service exams that come far and few between. If you work hard, you will be compensated. Great working enviroment and great managers.

Pros

Hours, vacation

Cons

lack of new technology

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Wamt to spend more quality time with my husband and kids

Fire Alarm Dispatcher (Current Employee) - New York, NY - July 23, 2018

Working for the fire department is a good opportunity to help the public. I really enjoyed what I do. However having a family takes a toll on you, especially working long hours with kids under the age of 5. I'm just looking for a job where I can help people and spend quality time with my family.

Pros

Able to make good money

Cons

Long hours

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Exciting Dangerous Pure Special and Fun

Firefighter (Former Employee) - Ladder 18 Lower East Side Manhattan - April 11, 2018

New York City Fire Dept was second to none . Wonderful special job, You had to be on the ball and always be alert. There was always a great feeling you felt when you came to the aide of somebody in need .

Pros

Second family life

Cons

Seeing the pain in those affected by Fire

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The Best Job I Have Ever Had

Emergency Medical Technician (Former Employee) - New York, NY - March 16, 2018

The camaraderie was amazing and have never experienced anything like it before or after. The initial and on going training is the best in the world. The character and integrity which everyone performs their work is exemplary for the world to take note, study, and replicate. The satisfaction of a job well done and being able to make the difference in someone's life has no comparison.

Pros

Camaraderie, Training, Satisfaction of a job well done and making the difference in people's lives.

Cons

N/a

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Great Career

Lieutenant (Current Employee) - New York, NY - March 15, 2018

Very rewarding career, good benefits, great place to make a difference. The compensation could be better, but the hours are flexible and there is room for growth.

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great place to work

Div Staffing Coordinator (Former Employee) - Brooklyn, NY - February 27, 2018

please see resume for an Idea of the day to day job functions and responsibilities. It was a wonderful place to work, the hours the job the environment was great

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