FDNY- New Probationary Firefighters

FDNY Swears in New Class of Probationary Firefighters The Probationary Firefighters take the Oath of Office. A new class of Probationary FDNY Firefighters was sworn in at the Fire Academy on July 14, marking the start of their rigorous 18 weeks of training. “I want you to know how grateful I am – and how grateful the people of this city are – that you chose to join the Fire Department,” Mayor Bill de Blasio said during the ceremony on Randall’s Island. “You remind us what courage is.” Women and people of color comprise 37 percent of the class.  Among them, 14 percent identify as black, 20 percent as Hispanic and two percent as Asian. The class also includes five women. This past decade, the Fire Department has doubled the number of firefighters from minority backgrounds serving in New York City. The new Probationary Firefighters. “Commit, for a lifetime, to the FDNY – it’s a 24/7 job, forever,” Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said. “You are on your way to something special.” At the Academy, classes are extensively trained in all aspects of their job, including fire suppression and medical response, hazardous materials, collapse and confined space rescue training, and auto extrication, as well as building inspections and procedures for engine and ladder operations. “It’s your turn now to come together as a class,” Chief of Department Edward Kilduff said. “You are now part of one of the best fire departments in the country. And I know you are up to the challenge.”