Western lakes fire district
firefighter/paramedic internship
Immediate Openings!
Preference given to applications received by April 1st, 2019
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma/GED
- At leaset 18 years of age
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License
- Pass a hiring, interview, & background check process
- Pass a pre-employment medical/drug screening
- EMT license preferred but experience is not required
- Initial fire & EMS course provided to accept candidates
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Free room at a fire district station
- Weekly stipend, starting at $140 per week
- Full tuition reimbursement ~ $6,000 annually
- Dual associates degree from local WI technical college
- Paramedic certification
- Guidance from experienced firefighters & paramedics
- Opportunity to earn an average of $20,000 a year as part-time firefighter/EMT
WESTERN LAKES FIRE DISTRICT:
- Service 10 communities in 170 Square Miles
- Diverse mix of suburban, rural, and wildland-urban interface
- Providing fire suppression, rescue & paramedic-level emergency medical services
- 4,300 calls for service each year
- 12-15 personnel staffing 4 ALS ambulances 24 hours a day
