FDNY reviews

4.0

74% would recommend to a friend

(283 total reviews)

Nicholas Scoppetta

39% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

FDNY has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 283 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FDNY employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

283 reviews
4.0
Jul 10, 2025

Firefighter

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Job satisfaction Forced to stay physically fit Something different every tour

Cons

Schedule Physically taxing Health risks

5.0
Jun 26, 2025

Best Job in the World

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Schedule Job Security Friendships Team Building

Cons

Can’t think of one honestly

2.0
Jun 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Not-so-great pension, overtime, continuing education

Cons

Physically demanding, low wage compared to other first responders, poor leadership

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