Paid Internship Program
FREE COLLEGE & PARAMEDIC
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The WLFD Internship Program is a paid commitment which provides free college tuition to students seeking a career in the fire service.
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EMT-B Required at time of hire
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Scalable to meet your education needs
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No time or money commitment after the program is completed
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Tuition paid upfront, up to $6000 per year
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Hourly wage for internship hours, over $600 bi-weekly while living rent-free at the fire station
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Immediate enrollment in the Wisconsin State Retirement System
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100% post-program job placement
Part-Time Opportunities
- All six WLFD stations are staffed 24/7
- Additional pay for weekends and holidays
- Part-time benefits and enrollment in Wisconsin Retirement System when eligible
- Additional Fire & EMS certification training opportunities
- Part-time employees minimally work one 12-hour shift per week and one 24-hour weekend shift every five weeks