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AGENCY TESTIMONY
FDNY surpasses EMT recruitment goals
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Commissioner Tucker reports on the success of the FDNY's EMT recruitment efforts, which exceeded their initial goals. The department's innovative approach to addressing the nationwide challenge of EMS recruitment is highlighted.
- The FDNY signed up 3,500 potential EMT candidates, surpassing their goal of 3,000
- A majority of test takers signed up for the FDNY EMS trainee program
- The program offers 16 weeks of paid training at the EMS Academy, resulting in New York State certified EMTs
- This approach allows the FDNY to create its own new EMTs, addressing recruitment challenges
Robert Tucker
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We also had a very strong cycle for emergency medical technicians.
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We had our sights on a goal of 3,000 potential candidates and ultimately we have signed up 3,500.
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A majority of those test takers signed up to enter the FDNY EMS trainee program.
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These candidates will go through sixteen weeks of paid training at the EMS Academy and become New York State certified EMTs.