“Fire Fighter / Paramedic Educational Opportunity”

If you are interested in becoming a Fire Fighter and/or a Paramedic, the Town of Madison Fire Department is offering one of the best opportunities to do so. As it becomes harder to achieve a career position in the fire service, having not only Fire Fighter skills, but also EMS skills, becomes crucial. The Town of Madison Fire Department offers the opportunity to become a well rounded Fire Fighter and Paramedic through education and experience.

A 3 year Internship Program earning, but not limited to

• Associate Degree in Fire Science     
• National Registry Certification at the EMT-Basic & Paramedic levels
• 3 years of knowledge and experience with the help of full-time and volunteer staff  
• Other educational opportunities regarding fire and EMS including, but not limited to, classes, seminars, and other courses   

Interns are provided with:

• Living quarters at the fire station
• Paramedic training paid in full
• $1000 per semester toward your Fire Science Associate Degree
• A monthly stipend  $200 per mo. 1st year and $300 per mo. after paramedic

Internship Requirements:

• High School Diploma & Transcripts (excellent grades)
•  Physically able to perform the job duties
• Medical evaluation by MD
• Campus Reading placement Test
• Oral Interview with panel

Two Interns are selected each year for the educational opportunity.

Telephone: (608)-210-7261 E-mail: wrightm@town.madison.wi.us

Web Page: www.town.madison.wi.us