Preconsidered Introduction, sponsored by Council Member Gale Brewer, would create a one-time exception to the maximum age requirement for employees of the FDNY’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) seeking to take the next civil service promotion examination to become firefighters. This important bill advances solutions that deliver relief for both residents and truck drivers, and I thank my Council colleagues for their partnership in passing today’s critical legislation.”Ĭreating One-Time Exception to Maximum Age Requirement for FDNY Promotion Exam Illegal truck parking has been a persistent issue in Southeast Queens and communities across the city, which impacts public health and safety. “I’m also proud that the Council is passing legislation to create off-street parking for tractor trailers and commercial trucks, so that they have designated spaces to park other than residential streets. city to require our vehicle fleet be made up of zero emissions vehicles, setting a standard towards addressing the environmental and health impacts of vehicle pollution,” continued Speaker Adams. “Today, the Council made history in becoming the largest U.S. “We are proud to pass a one-time waiver to the maximum age requirement for EMS workers so those whose promotional exams were delayed because of the pandemic can have a fair shot at securing an opportunity to serve our city as firefighters. “Our city’s Emergency Medical Services staff are essential to the health and safety of all New Yorkers, and we should support their efforts to serve our communities,” said Speaker Adrienne Adams. The Council also approved bills to require the creation of off-street parking for commercial trucks and tractor trailers, screen incarcerated New Yorkers for dyslexia and offer interventions when necessary, and mandate that City employees provide identification when issuing violations. It would also require the City to ensure that its entire fleet of municipal vehicles is converted to zero emissions vehicles by 2035 with earlier goals for some vehicle types, the training of city workers on the repair and maintenance of these new vehicles, and reporting on workforce development.

It would require the City to only purchase zero emissions light- and medium-duty vehicles after 2025, and zero emissions heavy-duty vehicles after 2028.

municipality to require its vehicle fleet consist of zero emissions vehicles. In addition, the Council passed legislation to make New York City the largest U.S. This legislation creates a one-time waiver to the maximum age requirement for these EMS workers who missed their opportunity in 2020 to take the next exam in 2024. FDNY hiring cycles were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing civil service examinations from being offered at their usual frequency. municipality to require its fleet be made up of zero emissions vehiclesĬity Hall, NY – Today, the New York City Council voted to pass legislation that would allow a one-time exception to the maximum age requirement for employees of the FDNY’s Bureau of Emergency Medical Services seeking to take the next civil service promotion examination to become firefighters. Council Passes One Time Waiver That Will Allow EMS Workers to Apply for Promotional FDNY ExamĬouncil also approved legislation to make New York City the largest U.S.

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