Fire Science Intern

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Attend required drills and other in-service training activities.
• Attend external fire service-related courses as approved by the Fire Chief.
• Remain current on topics related to fire prevention and suppression, technical rescue, fire and life safety codes, and public safety education.
• Inspect, operate, and maintain fire apparatus, fire stations and other fire department facilities, grounds, and equipment as assigned.
• Perform equipment testing as required.
• Acknowledge and respond to dispatched alarms and other calls for emergency assistance.
• Select and don personal protective equipment appropriate to the emergency response.
• Drive and operate fire department vehicles and equipment.
• Communicate with incident commander and other responders via radio.
• Perform search and rescue tasks, as required.
• Perform fire suppression tasks or other related activities, as required.
• Perform salvage and overhaul tasks, as required.
• Inspect and restore personal protective equipment, fire apparatus, facilities, and equipment upon the conclusion of each emergency response.
• Inspect buildings for potential fire hazards and evaluate compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
• Identify fire regulation violations and issue reports and forms to building owners.
• Instruct the public on fire and life safety topics.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent (possessed at time of appointment).
• Additional Information: Valid driver's license (possessed at time of application for employment). State of Wisconsin entry-level firefighter training (within the probationary period).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to think clearly and react effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
• Ability to use reason and good judgment in dealing with all kinds of people.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights.
• Ability to work in restrictive clothing and confined spaces.
• Ability to work in hazardous environments.

Work Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work Environment: Both inside and outside. A job is considered "both" if the activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts.
• Occasionally exposed to hazards or risk of bodily injury.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat, changes in temperature, wet and humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to odors, toxic conditions, dust, poor ventilation, vibrations, and moderate noise.

Additional Information

• Additional Requirements: Valid driver's license (possessed at time of application for employment). State of Wisconsin entry-level firefighter training (within the probationary period).
• Additional Requirements: Knowledge of fire prevention and suppression, technical rescue, fire and life safety codes, and public safety education.
• Additional Requirements: Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights. Ability to work in restrictive clothing and confined spaces. Ability to work in hazardous environments.

Position Reports To

The Fire Science Internship Program Manager

Additional Requirements

• No fringe benefits for this position.

Application Instructions

• Are you enrolled or do you have an application pending with Madison College for admission into their Fire Protection Technician Program?
• Please check the box for the fire certification/training that you currently hold:
• None
• Entry-level Firefighter
• Firefighter 1
• Firefighter 2
• Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator-Pumper
• Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator-Aerial
• Fire Officer 1
• Fire Officer 2
• Emergency Services Instructor 1
• Emergency Services Instructor 2
• Fire Inspector 1
• Were the above certifications obtained in the State of Wisconsin?
• If no, in which state are you certified?
• Please check the box for each EMS certification/training you currently hold:
• None
• Currently enrolled/ student
• Emergency Medical Responder
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
• Paramedic
• Were the above certifications obtained in the State of Wisconsin?
• If no, in which state are you certified?
• Are you currently enrolled in MATC Summer Fire Academy?
• Are you enrolled in MATC Summer EMT Basic class?