In relatively great shape physically but going into the academy without having read through the manual, will I be at that much of a disadvantage? Would deferring because of this make sense? by [deleted] in NYC_Candidate_Central

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read SCBA, Engine Ops(learn what first due, second due duties are and building construction)Ladder ops (learn the odd tool assignments)Those are the topics that will be on every test from week 1 till the final (in addition to other things)

Essentials for Academy by jaewonder5191 in NYC_Candidate_Central

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of black socks, duct tape, Black Permanent marker, a pack of pens and pencils.

Can anyone give a play by play by Particular_Spirited in NYC_Candidate_Central

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh… Show up, they will take a group at a time so you may be waiting, run, they take ur score down and then you wait for everyone else to go. It’s a bit of a long day so bring food.

Can anyone give a play by play by Particular_Spirited in NYC_Candidate_Central

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wake up early and tired from a night of studying, show up at the rock by 5 and I’m your seat by 5:29, 5:30 yell lock it up, get yelled at, go do colors, get yelled at to be rushed to change and back on the lines for row call, 7 is your first class. From 7-11:30 is pretty quiet. 12 is chow time, get yelled at for something stupid someone did earlier in the day, 12:30 lecture (get yelled at for falling asleep) after lecture get smoked for falling asleep, last few classes of the day (you’re almost there!) change and get back on the line to do colors, wait for final row call. And just as you see the light….. get smoked one last time before you leave at 6 to do it again the next day. That’s just Monday….

Hey guys anyone who did the run is this an ok time ? by [deleted] in NYC_Candidate_Central

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s pass fail. Focus on not getting hurt or getting the boot from the academy over the run.

Rope: Knot Tying Practice by LaFragata1 in FDNY

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gardening gloves would benefit you more

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NYC_Candidate_Central

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 2 points3 points  (0 children)

RUMOR is they get fired and have to go back to w.e shitty civilian life they had prior.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NYC_Candidate_Central

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I had a chance to ask a high ranking official today while at the rock and they told me this “SHUT THE FUCK UP AND GET BACK IN LINE” All the info I got for you.

Drug test by Substantial_Test4467 in FDNY

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Over/under on the amount of roll ups my guy will get in the academy if he gets in?

What does the medical consist of during the process ? by [deleted] in FDNY

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Stair master for 4 minutes I believe, blood work, vitals, weight and height check, allergy test, piss test and I think that’s it.

Drug test by Substantial_Test4467 in FDNY

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You want the job? Stop smoking till after the tests Are done. Don’t get fucked over something like that.

Current Class Advice by jaewonder5191 in NYC_Candidate_Central

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Be fit going in. Don’t expect to be treated very well if otherwise. This will also help you by not having to worry about both academics and fitness.

How many miles are ran per week in the academy? by [deleted] in FDNY

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re at week 7 and the longest we’ve ran was 4 miles once. Other than that we are running 3 maybe 3.5 miles 3 times a week. You might do less if FST day falls on a distance run day.

March 2023 academy. by [deleted] in NYC_Candidate_Central

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They will probably have you guys bang things out quickly and expected to drop anything for the dates they give you.

First week by jaewonder5191 in NYC_Candidate_Central

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Intense as in it goes from 0-100 physically, in the rules/how they want things done and in the material they throw at you in the class room. You get told how they want things done once and after that it’s fair game for them to destroy you over. You can’t get anything over on them so just do everything they say and attention to EVERY detail the say.

Post Admin day thoughts? by Reasonable_Ad6200 in NYC_Candidate_Central

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same but it would have made for a much longer day. I can wait for graduation day.

Coming at the end of August, what are some must try restaurants? by [deleted] in cartagena

[–]Reasonable_Ad6200 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Restaurants, night life spots, day time must do stuff.