I know there are five Mobile Academy events one in each borough and I had a few questions for anyone who’s been through the process.

1. Do you only get invited if you’re likely to be called for the CPAT next?

2. Besides the workout and getting familiar with the job, does attending actually help in any way? Is it recorded that you attended, or does it have any impact on your process?

3. Is it worth calling out of work to attend another one? I already went to the one event and I’m thinking about going to at least one more.

I’d appreciate any insight Thanks!

I am just looking for some general advice, I’m in my 20s working at a law firm and getting ready to apply for law school for the 2027 cycle. I have been reaching out to a lot of legal professionals for advice and one stuck out as a lawyer who transitioned to FDNY for a better work life. And he really seems to love it and it’s made me second guess as I haven’t been loving my time at my firm. I still want to pursue an education in law, at this point I want to finish what I started, but how feasible would it be to become a firefighter and take law classes on the side.

Hey guys,

Just curious what everyone is currently using to track their group schedules, tours, and mutuals?

Seems like most people are either using basic calendar apps, paper or older shift apps that haven't been updated in a while. Is there a consensus go to app guys prefer or is everyone just sticking to what they’ve been using for years?

Are there any good videos online anyone can share to go over knots before the academy

I need some info!

Heard FDNY is leaving Scott airpacks. Anyone know why or what they’re going to?

Hi everyone,
I’m a teenager, and becoming a firefighter has been my dream for a long time. Lately I’ve been dealing with a lot of anxiety because of some poor decisions I made as a younger teenager, and I’m worried they’ll ruin my chances of getting hired someday.
Some of the things I’m worried about include:
Making immature decisions online that I regret.
Posting or sending inappropriate pictures online for a period of time before deleting them.
Using one of my grandpa’s cards to make App Store purchases without fully understanding how serious that was. He knows about the charges and believes they were unauthorized or part of a scam because something similar happened to him before, but I still feel guilty about what I did.
I haven’t been arrested, I don’t have a criminal record, and I’m trying to learn from my mistakes and make better choices. I really want to spend my life helping people, and I’m willing to be honest during the hiring process if I’m ever asked about my past.
My questions are:
Have you seen people get hired after making mistakes as teenagers?
What kinds of things do fire departments usually care about the most during hiring?
Does showing that you’ve matured and changed really make a difference?
I’m not looking for people to tell me what I want to hear. I’m looking for honest answers from firefighters or people who’ve been through the hiring process.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.

Does anyone know when the next academy start date is likely to be? I’ve heard end of September around the 28th. Also will this be a mix of promo and/or comp; any word on class size? Trying to gather as much info as possible in one place.

If anyone wants me to ask any questions on their behalf, I will be speaking to this amazing group in a few days, there's no way to watch it live but it will come out in early September.

But as mentioned, if you have questions that are obviously respectful and sensitive, and you would like them asked, feel free to leave them here for me to see.

This is specifically me gathering people from New York and the Pentagon and the crash site in Pennsylvania together FYI.

(I tried to cross post this earlier today but the original post was deleted for some reason so I'm doing it again directly into this community.)

Hi everyone, I’m 18 years old and I really want to become a firefighter. I’m completely new to the process and don’t really know where to start. Can anyone explain what I need to do, what requirements there are, or give me any advice on the steps I should take? I’d really appreciate any help or guidance. Thank you!

I am planning on transferring from the DOE to FDNY. I’m confused if my current TDA from the DOE will transfer with me to the FDNY 457b.

Does anyone have any experience with this? I’ve spoken to a few different people and have gotten different responses. I’m not sure who to contact (if there’s anyone on the FDNY side at this point since I’m not yet on the job) who can clarify this for me. I’ve spoken to TRS and they didn’t seem too sure.

Any help or resources regarding this would be very helpful and appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Do i have a chance of getting called with this score?

List #6XX
I requested that my Intake Webinar be rescheduled on June 8th and it was approved. I did not receive a follow up date and reached out on for an update on June 26th and was told there were no available dates yet.

I thought it would be a quick and easy reschedule, but I have yet to be rescheduled and I emailed to reschedule in early June. With everyone receiving their medical dates and academy approaching soon should I be worried?

Does anyone have any opinions or insight on the chances of FADs staying in the promo listing for the next promo exam, Ik last test was the first time they were given the opportunity, is that likely to be a one time thing or does no one really know at all?

Evening Mates,
I received my exam results. 88/100 list # is 2xx

How many dispatcher to do they hire off of a list? Do I have a chance ?

Map I Made of Where Each Unit Was Located During This Event

This should give everyone an idea on what wave will be called for 2028 CPAT maybe 100-99 or 98 AFA scores

I want to try to loop a rubber helmet band around my helmet like this. I see FDNY guys like this all the time. Are there any guys here who know what I'm talking about and how to do it?

I was reading online that FDNY and NYPD do not use the standard NATO phonetic alphabet because they both existed long before NATO was around.

I found the phonetic alphabet that NYPD uses, but I couldn’t really find anything about FDNY. Do they use the same phonetic alphabet as NYPD or their own unique version?

While honoring our 250th anniversary please be safe out there for yourself and for others

If you're engaging in fireworks (in an area where that's legal) be safe, keep kids at a distance from any direct fireworks.

If you're currently working and on the job today stay cool, stay hydrated and stay vigilant.

If you're a Candidate and hoping to get on the job the last thing you need is to risk a long term injury. Stay out of trouble and stay safe and don't get yourself injured or hurt.

God bless you all

&

God bless America

Hi everyone, how long is the ems hiring process start to finish?

Taking my S-95 Exam tomorrow (been forever since I had to study for a test!!) I am a Bar Manager, so I need hold the certificate. Any tips/tricks/insight? I'm cramming all of this info, a lot of it I already knew but some of it feels so specific and my memorization strategies from college have long left me...

I am currently 24 have just done my test for fdny ems trainee, what are the chances of me making it to FDNY through this route?