Firefighter

Summary

FIREFIGHTER

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED IN PERSON

EXAMINATION NO.: 60-070340

STARTING SALARY:$58,714

EXAMINATION DATE: JANUARY 9, 2027

OFFICIAL FILING PERIOD:OCTOBER 23, 2026 -NOVEMBER 25, 2026

VACANCIES: As they may occur

CLICK HERE FOR EXAM APPLICATION

CLICK HERE FOR STUDY GUIDE (NYS)

RESIDENCE:

In order to be eligible to take the test and be appointed from the list, applicants must be legal residents of the City of Yonkers continuously for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of the written test and must remain residents of the City up to and including the time of appointment. Only applicants who can demonstrate eligibility as described above will be considered for appointment.

AGE:

Candidates must be at least 17 years and 6 months of age and not have reached their 32nd birthday on the date of the written test. At the time of appointment, candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants who lack one (1) month or less of the minimum age requirement shall be deemed eligible if otherwise qualified. An individual may have a period of military duty, as defined in Sect. 243 (1-b) of the New York State Military Law, deducted from his/her chronological age to meet such age requirements. The amount of time which can be deducted from the maximum age requirement may be up to seven (7) years.

THE JOB

DUTIES:

The work is of a hazardous nature, involving responsibility for fire fighting and prevention, salvage and rescue operations and requiring mental acuity and physical stamina in the performance of the duties. The incumbent performs firefighting and prevention duties under the direct supervision of superior officers, while routine custodial work at the station house and maintenance of equipment is performed under general supervision and inspected upon completion. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):

• Responds to fire alarms, emergency and medical emergency calls with fire company;

• Lays and connects hose lines and nozzles weighing up to 150 pounds, turns water on and off;

• Holds fire hose and directs the stream;

• Operates a pressure pump;

• Makes openings in burning buildings for ventilation and entrances;

• Removes persons and property from burning buildings;

• Performs salvage operations at scenes of fire, such as covering furniture with tarpaulins & cleaning debris;

• Learns and practices new methods;

• Drives and operates motor-driven fire fighting equipment;

• Administers emergency first aid treatment to injured persons;

• Cleans and maintains fire fighting equipment.

APPLICATIONS:

Recruitment Center:

Applications are available from September 25, 2026 through November 25, 2026:

Yonkers Riverfront Library | One Larkin Center | 1st Floor Room 101

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (914) 457-1373.

Department of Civil Service:

Beginning October 23, 2026 through November 25, 2026 applications will be available at the Civil Service office, One Larkin Center, 2nd Floor, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU:

Check or money order in the amount of $50.00 (non-refundable) payable to the: "City of Yonkers"

NOTE: Payments with cash and/or debit/credit cards will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICAIONS: (EITHER)

At time of appointment, a candidate must have obtained:

A)Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma, United States Armed Forces General Education Certification or a diploma, degree, certification or other academic credentials equal to a high school education that is accepted by the New York State Department of Education; or

B)Completion of twenty-four credit hours of college level courses (including fire science courses), accredited by the New York State Department of Education, provided that the applicant obtains from the New York State Department of Education a high school equivalency diploma prior to appointment; or

C)Two (2) years of satisfactory experience as a full-time paid firefighter or fire officer in a municipality other than Yonkers, or a comparable full-time paid position as a firefighter or fire officer in the United States Armed Forces, Coast Guard, or civilian employment with the United States Government, provided that the applicant has remained in good standing up to and including the date of termination; or

D)An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) through (C).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a Class D Driver's License valid in the State of New York.

Applicants who meet the criteria for application but do not possess all the requisite qualifications for appointment may continue through the application procedure but must meet the qualifications by time of appointment as a Firefighter. The applicant who lacks sufficient educational qualifications or prior work experience may participate in training courses to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma and may obtain counseling information necessary to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma from the Recruitment Office.

IF YOU THINK YOU DO NOT SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF THE REQUIREMENTS NOW, YOU MAY STILL TAKE THE EXAMINATION, BUT SHOULD CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT OFFICE REGARDING HOW YOU CAN OBTAIN THE QUALIFICATIONS THAT YOU NEED FOR APPOINTMENT.

EXAMINATION:

Portions of the examination include:

WRITTEN TEST:

Candidates must pass the written portion..

APPOINTMENTS:

This examination is being held to fill future vacancies in the Yonkers Fire Department.

FINGERPRINTING:

Prior to certification for permanent appointment, candidates will be required to be processed through full fingerprinting.

DURATION OF LIST:

The eligible list established by the Civil Service Commission will remain in force for at least two (2) years but not more than four (4) years.

VETERANS:

Disabled and non-disabled veterans who establish eligibility for additional credits and are successful in the examination are entitled to have 10 and 5 points, respectively, added to their earned scores. It is necessary to claim these credits with the filing of your application. You will be allowed the option of waiving these credits after the completion of the examination. Please provide separation papers (DD214).

ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION CREDITS PURSUANT TO CIVIL SERVICE LAW SECTION 85.

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any additional credits pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 85 to your final passing score.

In conformance with Section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten (10) points in a competitive examination for ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two (2) months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

85a: Additional credits (10 points) allowed children of Firefighters and Police officers killed in the line of duty.

85b: Additional credits (10 points) allowed siblings of Firefighters and Police officers killed in the line of duty as a result of the World Trade Center attack 0n 9/11/2001.

85c: Additional credits (10 points) allowed children of emergency medical technicians and paramedics killed in the line of duty as a result of the World Trade Center attack on 9/11/2001.

DISABLED APPLICANTS: If special arrangements for testing are required, please indicate this on your application.

SABBATH OBSERVER: Candidates, who for religious reasons, cannot be tested on Saturday must indicate this information on their application.

FREE TRAINING SESSION: will be available for preparation for the written examination.

SCOPE OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION

WRITTEN TEST designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas:

1.ABILITY TO LEARN AND APPLY INFORMATION:

These questions test for the ability to learn new information and apply it to answer questions effectively. Candidates will read information presented in a Training Lesson and then answer questions regarding the information and procedures covered in the Training Lesson. All information needed to answer the questions will be provided in the Training Lesson, and candidates will be able to refer to the Training Lesson when answering the questions. Some of the questions may require candidates to combine information from different portions of what has been learned in the Training Lesson. No prior knowledge of any specific job or subject matter is needed.

2.BASIC ARITHMETIC:

This section requires candidates to use basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) to find a missing value in a table of numbers. Candidates will not need to refer to the Training Lesson or any other section of the test to answer the questions in this section. All information needed to answer each question will be contained in this section. No knowledge of firefighting or any other job is required. Candidates should bring a hand-held battery- or solar-powered calculator for use on this test. Candidates will not be permitted to use the calculator function on their cell phone.

3.READING COMPREHENSION:

These questions test for the ability to understand written materials (e.g., sentences, passages) and answer questions about the information presented. Candidates will be provided with reading passages, followed by questions related to each passage. Each question will require candidates to demonstrate that they have read and understood the information contained in the passage.

4.SITUATIONAL JUDGMENT:

This section tests for the ability to identify appropriate and effective responses to work-related challenges. Candidates will be presented with several scenarios that reflect the types of challenges one could encounter in a work environment. They will then be asked to rate the effectiveness of a number of possible responses to each scenario.

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED, CANDIDATES ARE RECOMMENDED TO USE QUIET, HAND-HELD SOLAR OR BATTERY POWERED CALCULATORS. DEVICES WITH TYPEWRITER KEYBOARDS, "SPELL CHECKERS", "PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS", "ADDRESS BOOKS", "LANGUAGE TRANSLATORS", "DICTIONARIES", OR ANY SIMILAR DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED. YOU MAY NOT BRING BOOKS OR OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS.

A Guide to taking the Written Test for Firefighter is available at the New York State website:

Candidates not having access to a computer or the internet may request a copy of the test guide from the municipal civil service office conducting this examination using the contact information found elsewhere on this announcement.

PERC Statement

The written examination is being prepared and rated by the New York State Department of Civil Service in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law. The provisions of the New York State Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the rating of examination will apply. The final score on the written portion is worth 100% of your total score. The physical agility portion will be rated on a pass/fail basis as part of the condition of employment and will not be averaged in for a final score.

PHYSICAL TESTS:

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Orientation and Preparation Guide is available on our website www.yonkersny.gov.

The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) consists of eight separate events: Stair Climb, Hose Drag, Equipment Carry, Ladder Raise and Extension, Forcible Entry, Search, Rescue and Ceiling, Breach and Pull. This test is a sequence of events that requires the candidate to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. This is a pass/fail test based on a validated maximum total time of 10 minutes and 20 seconds.

In these events, the candidate wears a 50 pound vest to simulate the weight of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and firefighter protective clothing. An additional 25 pounds using two 12.5 pounds weights that simulate a high rise pack (hose bundle) is added for the stair climb event.

If a candidate fails the CPAT the candidate's name will be permanently removed from the Firefighter eligible list.

CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST WAIVER:

Candidates can choose to attain CPAT certification on their own but must comply with the Yonkers Municipal Civil Service Firefighter Candidate CPAT guidelines available online www.yonkersny.gov and in the civil service office. Candidates seeking such a waiver must provide original documentation from the testing agency that shall include the CPAT date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

YONKERS MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Yonkers, New York

Job Description

FIREFIGHTER

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED IN PERSON

EXAMINATION NO.: 60-070340

STARTING SALARY:$58,714

EXAMINATION DATE: JANUARY 9, 2027

OFFICIAL FILING PERIOD:OCTOBER 23, 2026 -NOVEMBER 25, 2026

VACANCIES: As they may occur

CLICK HERE FOR EXAM APPLICATION

CLICK HERE FOR STUDY GUIDE (NYS)

RESIDENCE:

In order to be eligible to take the test and be appointed from the list, applicants must be legal residents of the City of Yonkers continuously for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of the written test and must remain residents of the City up to and including the time of appointment. Only applicants who can demonstrate eligibility as described above will be considered for appointment.

AGE:

Candidates must be at least 17 years and 6 months of age and not have reached their 32nd birthday on the date of the written test. At the time of appointment, candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants who lack one (1) month or less of the minimum age requirement shall be deemed eligible if otherwise qualified. An individual may have a period of military duty, as defined in Sect. 243 (1-b) of the New York State Military Law, deducted from his/her chronological age to meet such age requirements. The amount of time which can be deducted from the maximum age requirement may be up to seven (7) years.

THE JOB

DUTIES:

The work is of a hazardous nature, involving responsibility for fire fighting and prevention, salvage and rescue operations and requiring mental acuity and physical stamina in the performance of the duties. The incumbent performs firefighting and prevention duties under the direct supervision of superior officers, while routine custodial work at the station house and maintenance of equipment is performed under general supervision and inspected upon completion. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY):

• Responds to fire alarms, emergency and medical emergency calls with fire company;

• Lays and connects hose lines and nozzles weighing up to 150 pounds, turns water on and off;

• Holds fire hose and directs the stream;

• Operates a pressure pump;

• Makes openings in burning buildings for ventilation and entrances;

• Removes persons and property from burning buildings;

• Performs salvage operations at scenes of fire, such as covering furniture with tarpaulins & cleaning debris;

• Learns and practices new methods;

• Drives and operates motor-driven fire fighting equipment;

• Administers emergency first aid treatment to injured persons;

• Cleans and maintains fire fighting equipment.

APPLICATIONS:

Recruitment Center:

Applications are available from September 25, 2026 through November 25, 2026:

Yonkers Riverfront Library | One Larkin Center | 1st Floor Room 101

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (914) 457-1373.

Department of Civil Service:

Beginning October 23, 2026 through November 25, 2026 applications will be available at the Civil Service office, One Larkin Center, 2nd Floor, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU:

Check or money order in the amount of $50.00 (non-refundable) payable to the: "City of Yonkers"

NOTE: Payments with cash and/or debit/credit cards will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

MINIMUM QUALIFICAIONS: (EITHER)

At time of appointment, a candidate must have obtained:

A)Graduation from high school or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma, United States Armed Forces General Education Certification or a diploma, degree, certification or other academic credentials equal to a high school education that is accepted by the New York State Department of Education; or

B)Completion of twenty-four credit hours of college level courses (including fire science courses), accredited by the New York State Department of Education, provided that the applicant obtains from the New York State Department of Education a high school equivalency diploma prior to appointment; or

C)Two (2) years of satisfactory experience as a full-time paid firefighter or fire officer in a municipality other than Yonkers, or a comparable full-time paid position as a firefighter or fire officer in the United States Armed Forces, Coast Guard, or civilian employment with the United States Government, provided that the applicant has remained in good standing up to and including the date of termination; or

D)An equivalent combination of education/training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) through (C).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a Class D Driver's License valid in the State of New York.

Applicants who meet the criteria for application but do not possess all the requisite qualifications for appointment may continue through the application procedure but must meet the qualifications by time of appointment as a Firefighter. The applicant who lacks sufficient educational qualifications or prior work experience may participate in training courses to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma and may obtain counseling information necessary to obtain a High School Equivalency Diploma from the Recruitment Office.

IF YOU THINK YOU DO NOT SATISFY ONE OR MORE OF THE REQUIREMENTS NOW, YOU MAY STILL TAKE THE EXAMINATION, BUT SHOULD CONTACT THE RECRUITMENT OFFICE REGARDING HOW YOU CAN OBTAIN THE QUALIFICATIONS THAT YOU NEED FOR APPOINTMENT.

EXAMINATION:

Portions of the examination include:

WRITTEN TEST:

Candidates must pass the written portion..

APPOINTMENTS:

This examination is being held to fill future vacancies in the Yonkers Fire Department.

FINGERPRINTING:

Prior to certification for permanent appointment, candidates will be required to be processed through full fingerprinting.

DURATION OF LIST:

The eligible list established by the Civil Service Commission will remain in force for at least two (2) years but not more than four (4) years.

VETERANS:

Disabled and non-disabled veterans who establish eligibility for additional credits and are successful in the examination are entitled to have 10 and 5 points, respectively, added to their earned scores. It is necessary to claim these credits with the filing of your application. You will be allowed the option of waiving these credits after the completion of the examination. Please provide separation papers (DD214).

ADDITIONAL EXAMINATION CREDITS PURSUANT TO CIVIL SERVICE LAW SECTION 85.

Your final score must be 70 or higher in order to pass. Rank on the eligible list will be determined after adding any additional credits pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 85 to your final passing score.

In conformance with Section 85-a of the Civil Service Law, children of firefighters and police officers killed in the line of duty shall be entitled to receive an additional ten (10) points in a competitive examination for ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT in the same municipality in which his or her parent has served. If you are qualified to participate in this examination and are a child of a firefighter or police officer killed in the line of duty in this municipality, please inform this office of this matter when you submit your application for examination. A candidate claiming such credit has a minimum of two (2) months from the application deadline to provide the necessary documentation to verify additional credit eligibility. However, no credit may be added after the eligible list has been established.

85a: Additional credits (10 points) allowed children of Firefighters and Police officers killed in the line of duty.

85b: Additional credits (10 points) allowed siblings of Firefighters and Police officers killed in the line of duty as a result of the World Trade Center attack 0n 9/11/2001.

85c: Additional credits (10 points) allowed children of emergency medical technicians and paramedics killed in the line of duty as a result of the World Trade Center attack on 9/11/2001.

DISABLED APPLICANTS: If special arrangements for testing are required, please indicate this on your application.

SABBATH OBSERVER: Candidates, who for religious reasons, cannot be tested on Saturday must indicate this information on their application.

FREE TRAINING SESSION: will be available for preparation for the written examination.

SCOPE OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION

WRITTEN TEST designed to evaluate knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the following areas:

1.ABILITY TO LEARN AND APPLY INFORMATION:

These questions test for the ability to learn new information and apply it to answer questions effectively. Candidates will read information presented in a Training Lesson and then answer questions regarding the information and procedures covered in the Training Lesson. All information needed to answer the questions will be provided in the Training Lesson, and candidates will be able to refer to the Training Lesson when answering the questions. Some of the questions may require candidates to combine information from different portions of what has been learned in the Training Lesson. No prior knowledge of any specific job or subject matter is needed.

2.BASIC ARITHMETIC:

This section requires candidates to use basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) to find a missing value in a table of numbers. Candidates will not need to refer to the Training Lesson or any other section of the test to answer the questions in this section. All information needed to answer each question will be contained in this section. No knowledge of firefighting or any other job is required. Candidates should bring a hand-held battery- or solar-powered calculator for use on this test. Candidates will not be permitted to use the calculator function on their cell phone.

3.READING COMPREHENSION:

These questions test for the ability to understand written materials (e.g., sentences, passages) and answer questions about the information presented. Candidates will be provided with reading passages, followed by questions related to each passage. Each question will require candidates to demonstrate that they have read and understood the information contained in the passage.

4.SITUATIONAL JUDGMENT:

This section tests for the ability to identify appropriate and effective responses to work-related challenges. Candidates will be presented with several scenarios that reflect the types of challenges one could encounter in a work environment. They will then be asked to rate the effectiveness of a number of possible responses to each scenario.

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED, CANDIDATES ARE RECOMMENDED TO USE QUIET, HAND-HELD SOLAR OR BATTERY POWERED CALCULATORS. DEVICES WITH TYPEWRITER KEYBOARDS, "SPELL CHECKERS", "PERSONAL DIGITAL ASSISTANTS", "ADDRESS BOOKS", "LANGUAGE TRANSLATORS", "DICTIONARIES", OR ANY SIMILAR DEVICES ARE PROHIBITED. YOU MAY NOT BRING BOOKS OR OTHER REFERENCE MATERIALS.

A Guide to taking the Written Test for Firefighter is available at the New York State website:

Candidates not having access to a computer or the internet may request a copy of the test guide from the municipal civil service office conducting this examination using the contact information found elsewhere on this announcement.

PERC Statement

The written examination is being prepared and rated by the New York State Department of Civil Service in accordance with Section 23(2) of the Civil Service Law. The provisions of the New York State Civil Service Rules and Regulations dealing with the rating of examination will apply. The final score on the written portion is worth 100% of your total score. The physical agility portion will be rated on a pass/fail basis as part of the condition of employment and will not be averaged in for a final score.

PHYSICAL TESTS:

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Orientation and Preparation Guide is available on our website www.yonkersny.gov.

The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) consists of eight separate events: Stair Climb, Hose Drag, Equipment Carry, Ladder Raise and Extension, Forcible Entry, Search, Rescue and Ceiling, Breach and Pull. This test is a sequence of events that requires the candidate to progress along a predetermined path from event to event in a continuous manner. This is a pass/fail test based on a validated maximum total time of 10 minutes and 20 seconds.

In these events, the candidate wears a 50 pound vest to simulate the weight of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and firefighter protective clothing. An additional 25 pounds using two 12.5 pounds weights that simulate a high rise pack (hose bundle) is added for the stair climb event.

If a candidate fails the CPAT the candidate's name will be permanently removed from the Firefighter eligible list.

CANDIDATE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST WAIVER:

Candidates can choose to attain CPAT certification on their own but must comply with the Yonkers Municipal Civil Service Firefighter Candidate CPAT guidelines available online www.yonkersny.gov and in the civil service office. Candidates seeking such a waiver must provide original documentation from the testing agency that shall include the CPAT date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

YONKERS MUNICIPAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Yonkers, New York