FIRE MEDICAL OFFICER

The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.



The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks two full-time Fire Medical Officers in the Bureau of Health Services. Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of BHS, the successful candidates will: Will work in the Duty Determination Clinic Unit and Fitness for Duty Unit of the Bureau of Health Services. Primary responsibilities include: assess medical qualifications for candidates and incumbents in the job titles Firefighter, Fire Officer, EMT, Paramedic and EMS Officer. Provide guidance toward testing to determine duty determinations and continued fitness for duty of incumbents. The FMO will not provide primary care, but will be able to provide ongoing follow up evaluation of incumbents with respect to duty determination, and participate on department or joint department medical evaluation boards. Additionally, this FMO may also participate in research projects and health initiatives that provide programs of preventive medicine, especially relating to risks for orthopedic injuries in our members. Examine and assess ill or injured members of the department for validity of absence, determine degree of disability and recommend curtailment or extension of disability period. Respond to emergencies requiring the immediate presence of an FMO including: triaging members at the scene of an emergency (3rd alarm or greater); hospital visits for emergency department evaluations or admissions of members; determine the severity of a situation and confer with the Officer in command and , promptly inform the Deputy Chief Medical Officer of conditions and actions taken.
Please Note: This position requires evenings and weekends, and will consist of three 8 hours shifts/week.

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Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York plus valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Specialty Board in any specialty area required by the Department.

Preferred Skills

Possession of a valid license to practice medicine in the State of New York. Valid Board Certification issued by the appropriate American Board Specialty or current approved application on file for admission to the certifying examination given by the appropriate American Board Specialty Experience in occupational healthcare and the implementation of clinical programs or projects. PULMONARY or PHYSIATRY preferred.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.