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Iowa Department of Workforce Development

City of Burlington - First Responder/Entry Level Firefighter I

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
151 - 180 days
Locations
1 location in Iowa
Job locations
Iowa
Career field
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical, Community and Social Service, Protective Service
Target MOS/ratings
Open to All

About the program

Entry level Firefighter I, II. Participant will be educated, and trained on the IFSTB firefighter I, II skills. Participant will be expected to complete hands-on NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications job performance requirements (JPRs).These skills will be proctored by "in-house" Burlington Firefighters with Instructor I status. This proposed opportunity will allow the participant to gain entry level firefighter skills, in addition to transitioning into the civilian professional work atmosphere.

Jobs this program prepares you for

The three main priorities of the EMS/Entry Level Firefighter I position are life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation. The major purpose of the firefighter position is to save lives and property by providing emergency and non-emergency fire, rescue and emergency medical services (within the scope of practice) to the community. Under direct supervision, the firefighter position shall function effectively within a structured system of operation, perform with designated policies, procedures, state or federal laws, and communicate clearly and professionally to citizens, co-workers and superior officers.

Eligibility & prerequisites

SkillBridge participants will not be required to fulfill the optimal 180 days of internship. Participants that fulfill less than 180 days will still participate in the designed firefighter I, II curriculum offered by the department.

APPLICATION PROCESS: This SkillBridge internship opportunity is managed by Iowa Workforce Development. In order to begin the process please complete a SkillBridge Service Member Application at the link below and be sure to select City of Burlington and the First Responder/Entry Level Firefighter I opportunity. Once received a member from the City of Burlington will reach out to you to further discuss your interest and any additional opportunities that may align with your end goals here in Iowa. https://seam.ly/5dOpQgZ8

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