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There are five key phases to FDNY’s hiring process. It is a methodical step-by-step approach that ensures that all potential Firefighter candidates have a fair and […]

The Fire Academy is 18 weeks of intense physical training and classroom learning. Here are some study tips that can help you succeed: Approach the Fire […]

It’s Valentine’s Day and we’re celebrating love FDNY style. Meet Engine 285 Firefighter Jean Tanis, and his wife, Station 47 Paramedic Patricia Tanis. These two first […]

Look up the word “grit” in the dictionary and you see “courage and resolve,” “strength of character” and synonyms like “spirit, backbone, tenacity” and “endurance.” It […]

There are two parts to the FDNY Firefighter exam. This blog post provides an overview of what you need to know to improve your chances of […]

Understanding how to fight a fire requires knowledge of fire behavior and the chemistry of fire. This includes understanding how fires start, what can fuel a […]

Whether you are a New York City native or have come to live here in recent years, you know that there is a certain sense of […]

Firefighters must often wear a face mask to protect themselves from smoke and other toxins. However, the face mask can also make it harder to breathe. […]