Application Open: Fire Cadet Academy — Paid Training

The FDNY Fire Cadet Academy is designed to ensure that Fire Cadets become familiar with the operations of the Fire Department and to provide leadership training. Cadets will receive significant classroom, field and fitness training over the course of the two-year program. Cadets must be between the ages of 19 and 26 with a high school diploma or equivalency. Benefits of becoming a Fire Cadet include:

• Earning $15.67 per hour and qualifying for New City Health Benefits
• The opportunity to take the Promotion to Firefighter exam
• Exploring Firefighter career paths including Fire Investigations, Advanced Technical Rescue Operations and Marine Environment Operations
• Serving the community and experiencing the benefits of a career in public service
• Receiving 35 college credits upon successful completion of the Fire Cadet Academy and graduation from the FDNY Fire Academy

Application opens 9/19/22 — APPLY HERE