2006-11-26 11:50:10 · 3 answers · asked by rinehart55jr 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes, so long as you move to one of the required boroughs.
To be hired as a New York City Firefighter, you must:
* Pass both the written and physical exams;
* Pass a medical exam and background investigation;
* Be at least 21 years of age;
* Be a U.S. citizen;
* Have at least 15 college semester credits earned as a result of satisfactory completion of course work at a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education or full time military service with an honorable discharge; or 6 months of full time, satisfactory paid work experience;
* Hold a motor vehicle driver's license valid in New York State;
* Be a resident of one of the five boroughs of New York City, or live in Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk or Westchester County;
* Be a Certified First Responder with Defibrillation (CFR-D)*.
2006-11-26 11:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not? As long as you meet all the requirements, you can join the FDNY.
2006-11-26 23:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutly! but you must become a resident of NYC or an adjoining county to actually maintain employment and must have a new york state driver's license
2006-11-26 20:11:03 · answer #3 · answered by jj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋