Marine Operations is currently accepting applications for Lieutenants and Firefighters for the 2021 Seasonal Boat Program. Schedule hours are 0700-2400 hours, one tour on / two tours off. Detail begins April 17, 2021 and ends November 1, 2021. Members typically respond to and operate at marina/boat/brush fires, water- rescues, dewatering operations, medical emergencies, vessel collisions, as well as other marine emergencies. Members may also be involved in interagency operations and regional responses. Applicants must be Firefighter 1st Grade, have current CFR-D status, general knowledge of the USCG Navigation Rules, and the ability to independently operate a vessel 33’ in length. In addition to the above, it is recommended, but not required, that members have a current USCG OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel) license or considerable maritimeexperience(USCG,commercialmaritimeand/oramarineengineerbackground,etc.) Members,who are interested in applying, can download the application form on the FDNY Intranet, listed under Fire Admin Forms: Marine Detail Seasonal Boat Program Application.
Application forms must be complete, endorsed and then faxed to Marine RRC Operations at (718) 281-3885, Attn: Lt. John Murray. Applicants should retain a copy of the original fax report until they receive confirmation via personalemailthattheirapplicationwasreceivedbyMarineOperations. Allapplicantswillundergo a thorough screening process, which includes an interview, safe navigation exam, and hands-on boat operation assessment. Proofofallrelevantcertificationsmustbeproducedatthetimeoftheinterview. Membersarerequired to bring contact information from three active duty officers for reference at the interview. Applications will be accepted throughMarch6th. InterviewandtestingarescheduledtostartMarch1st,weatherpermitting. Applicantswillbe notifiedofinterviewdateandtimeviamember’sphonenumbersubmittedontheapplicationform. Selected members are advised that in the event of an emergency, Marine Operations reserves the right to recall members of the Marine Seasonal Boat Program at any time based upon the needs of the Department and Marine Operations.