CITY OF RACINE'S: Firefighter/EMS Internship (Accepting Applications Soon)
The City of Racine and Racine Fire Department are excited to announce the Firefighter/EMS Internship! The purpose of the program is to allow high-school students the on-the-job experience of being a Firefighter/EMT.

You will have the opportunity to:
  • Be mentored by Racine Fire professionals
  • Ride-along on Fire and EMS emergency calls
  • Develop new technical and soft skills
  • Participate and witness on the job training as a firefighter/EMT
  • Learn the interests and values of the Racine Fire Department 
  • Work in a profession that gives back to the community
  • Develop effective listening, teamwork and communicative skills
  • Learn more about serving the City of Racine
  • Earn credit hours towards your pathway academy
  • Most importantly, determine if this career is a good fit for you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND SAFETY RULES:

1. Interns will report to their assigned fire station at their assigned time

2. Interns may climb ground ladders and aerial ladders under the supervision of a department member

3. Interns may wear Self Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA’S) as part of a training session under the direction of department members

4. Interns will be expected to participate in all Fire Department trainings/activities while “on duty." Trainings/activities may include but are not limited to: hose rolling, cleaning apparatus and stations, emergency scene clean-up, fire prevention visits, public education events and general administrative duties

5. Interns will respond with emergency crews while “on duty” to all emergency calls (ride-along). Interns will watch and observe during this time

6. Interns may not enter or preform any duties, which are within the designated “hot zone” of any emergency scene. In the event of an incident with a hot zone, the intern will stay with the driver of the apparatus they responded in until directed otherwise

7. Interns must obey and follow direction of all firefighters and officers

8. Interns will wear proper attire. Proper attire will be dark blue work pants, black closed-toe boots or shoes, and department issued intern shirt. Uniform must be clean and presentable.

9. Interns may not be substituted for current firefighters/EMTs

10. Interns shall understand that their role in this program is as an educational experience and they may be present at situations that require a high degree of confidentiality/privacy related to incident or medical information. Interns are not allowed to openly share such information with anyone outside the fire department for any reason.

Failure to maintain proper confidentiality/privacy will be means for dismissal from the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High School junior or senior
  2. Currently enrolled in a Fire Science, Health Science or EMS program, pathway or course.
  3. Grade point average 2.0 or above and maintained throughout internship
  4.  One letter of recommendation from teachers and/or counselors AND one-page essay response (see details below)
  5. Complete internship application online through the GROW Racine website (www.GROWracine.org)
  6. Complete candidate interview with members of the Fire Department, Human Resources Staff and Youth Employment Office
  7. Parent or legal guardian to authorize a background check before internship begins

NOTE: Please complete parts 1 and 2 of the application to be considered for the internship

Part 1: Submitting this application by 2/13/2023 at 5:00pm
Part 2: Submit 2 letters - one letter of recommendation from your teacher/counselor AND a typed, one-page essay including the following information:
1. Introduce yourself: name, school, major/pathway  
2. What are your career interests and why?
3. What do you hope to accomplish or learn from the Racine Fire Department?
Email your part 2 to Kischa Buford, Youth Employment Specialist, at kischa.buford@cityofracine.org by 2/15/2023 by 3pm. 


SUPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 
  • PAY RATE: $15.50/HR
  • Up to 20 hours per week
  • Schedule will be specific to each student based on school/activity schedule. Official schedule will be determined once hired.
  • Weekday and some weekend hours are available

 **Applicants that are Racine residents will receive 5 points added to their interview scores. We will use and verify the address provided on this application.**




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                                                     IMPORTANT DATES
Application deadline: Wednesday, February 13, 2023 5:00pm

2nd part to application (Essay) due: Friday February 15th, 2023 by 3:00 pm emailed to Kischa Buford (kischa.buford@cityofracine.org):

Firefighter/EMS intern interviews: To be determined

Start Date: To be determined


First Name *
Last Name *
Are you a current high school student? *
If YES to the question above, please select your school below. If NO, please select "NOT a current high school student" below. *
Required
What grade are you in? *
What is your current Grade Point Average (GPA)? This information will be verified. *
What Fire, EMS or Health Program are you currently in? *
Email Address  *
Street Address   *
City *
Zip Code *
Phone Number  (double-check to make sure the number is correct) *
Do you wish to opt into receiving phone call or text message updates concerning your application status from our Youth Employment Officer ? *
Are you under the age of 18 years old? (If so, your parent/guardians will be required to sign additional paperwork for your participation in the employment program.) *
How did you hear about this opportunity? *
Do you need assistance with transportation? *
T-shirt/Polo shirt size *
Do you understand that if you are accepted into the City of Racine Apprenticeship Program, you will be a City of Racine employee and need to: 1) Attend an in-person new employee orientation; 2) Provide documentation for employment including social security card, etc. *
Do you understand that this is PART 1 of the application process and you would have to submit part 2 to complete the application and be considered for the internship.  Details for Part 2 can be found at the top of this application and at www.growracine.org.   *
Do you understand that The City of Racine is an AA/EEO/ADA employer.  By clicking on the 'Accept' button, I hereby certify that every statement I have made in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false or incomplete answer may be grounds for not employing me or for dismissing me after I begin work.  I understand that any employment offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screenings.  I understand that I will have to produce documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility in the U.S. I understand that I may be required to verify any and all information given on this application. I understand that this completed application is the property of City of Racine and will not be returned. I understand the City of Racine may contact prior employers and other references, and that I hereby release said parties from any liability to claim whatsoever for issuing this information. I understand that I must notify Kischa Buford, City of Racine Mayor's office of any changes in my name, address, or phone number. *
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