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Hero to Hero, Inc.

Firefighter 1 - Job Training Program

Job Training All branches

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
91 - 120 days
Locations
9 locations in Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, Ohio… · jobs available nationwide
Career field
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical, Protective Service
Target MOS/ratings
All

About the program

Hero to Hero matches service members to existing first responder training academies, classes, and internships across the United States. Placements include training academies, classes, and practical experience in firefighting, law enforcement, or emergency medical services. Our goal is to enable you to make a seamless transition from the military to a civilian first responder career. We will match you with a partner in Fire, EMS, or Police for training. Upon successful completion, you should have a job offer and/or certification(s) to pursue a full-time career as a first responder. We currently have over 25 partners in 15 different states, and we are adding more every month. After you submit your application, if we do not have a partner organization for your geographic area, we will ask you to help us find a department that may want to work with us. We will provide you with guidance for this. Please visit our website for more information and to submit your application.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Firefighter

Eligibility & prerequisites

Service members will apply to and meet all requirements of their selected location. Certain programs will require a standardized physical abilities test.

Members may be required to use their GI Bill for certain academies.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ