Do I need to be an Albany Resident to become an Albany Firefighter?

Candidates must have been legal residents of Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schoharie or Schenectady County for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the date of the written examination. ***RESIDENCY PREFERENCE FOR APPOINTMENT*** (ALLOWED FOR UNDER SECTION 23.4-a OF NEW YORK STATE CIVIL SERVICE LAW & CITY OF ALBANY LOCAL CIVIL SERVICE RULE VII) 1. Preference in appointment may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the City of Albany for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding the date of the written exam. 2. When preference in certification is given to residents of the City of Albany, in order to be included in certification as a resident of such municipality, an eligible candidate must be a legal resident on the date of the examination and must be a legal resident of the City of Albany at the time of certification and at the time of appointment.

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1. Is firefighting dangerous?
2. What hours does an Albany Firefighter work?
3. Why do firefighters work 24-hour shifts?
4. What other responsibilities do firefighters have other than fighting fires?
5. When is the fire exam given?
6. What is an Albany firefigher's salary?
7. Where do I get my EMT certifications?
8. Do I need to be an Albany Resident to become an Albany Firefighter?