long island fire department jobs (Brookhaven, Yonkers: live in, garden, beach)

[Footballkid1080]

I live in NYC and want to join the fdny but dont only want to test in the city. I want to stay in the city to get the extra points on the exam. Are there any other paid depts. around NYC the don't require Residency?

[skeeter31]

Most, if not all, Long Island Fire Departments are volunteer organizations where the fire fighters are not paid. If you are looking for a paid fire fighting job, I'd continue looking at FDNY. I'm not sure about fire departments in Westchester or New Jersey.

Of course, if you'd like to volunteer on Long Island, I am sure that any department would be glad to have you!

[nassau2suffolk]

City of Long Beach and Village of Garden City are the only LI depts. that have paid firemen. You have a better chance of hitting the lottery than getting a job there.

[WIHS2006]

Originally Posted by nassau2suffolk

City of Long Beach and Village of Garden City are the only LI depts. that have paid firemen. You have a better chance of hitting the lottery than getting a job there.

There's also the USVA Hospital in Northport. US Veterans Affairs has their own police and fire/rescue departments. At one point LIPA/Keyspan had their own fire department for their power plants but I am not sure if they still exist. Oh and the Brookhaven National Lab also has their own police and fire/rescue departments.

Most Long Island fire departments also have paid paramedics and EMTs. I think that a few have some paid firefighters for the day shift.

[Coney]

Did you look into Yonkers?