i have a quick question about the EMERGENCY MEDICAL SPECIALIST TRAINEE program that currently has an open application period. What exactly is this program? do they give you EMT training then you get sent into the fdny ems? Im not really sure what the program is, so any help would be appreciated. Id like to get on FDNY EMS, but im not an EMT yet- I was planning on becoming one over the summer so I am ready to apply for the next Exam. But would this program override all of that and just get me onto EMS? And if I were to become a part of this progam, would I be able to take the FDNY promotional exam after a few years on the job?