How to become an EMT in NYC

[Tropicop]

Hi everybody,

I am new to New York and wish to serve as an EMT.
I have searched the internet in search of information and now i am a little confused :

How does one go from 0 medical training to NYC EMT ?

I found out that you need a civil service title of EMS-Emergency Medical Technician. Is this the another term for the EMT certificate and CFR EMT ? Or are those 3 different necessary things ?
How do i get training for the civil service exam ?
Is this the first step or did i miss something ?

I have been on the FDNY website saying i need the civil exam and then says to apply with "EMT or Paramedic certification number", I am sure there are steps between the two but i can't seem to find out which.

Could someone point me in the right direction please,
Thank you

 

[pcagnard294]

You can try some of the many colleges that offer the class. Most of the community colleges should offer it or you could go through a volunteer agency. Laguardia Community College and St. John's offer the course as well as a couple different companies.

 

[Underoath87]

Those are all just an EMT basic. Enroll in an EMT class at any community college and they'll get you sorted out.