Fire Department of New York (FDNY)
MunicipalNew York City, New York
- Stations: 221+ coverage
- Staffing: 11,000 career firefighters, 4,300 EMS
- Specialty units: Urban search and rescue, marine ops, hazardous materials
- Established: 1865
Dense urban departments coordinating with volunteer districts statewide.
Exam cycles open for FDNY EMS and volunteer lieutenant promotions.
New York City, New York
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New York has 5 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.
The state's fire service includes approximately 62% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout New York.
Dense urban departments coordinating with volunteer districts statewide. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.