# Navy Region Mid Atlantic F&ES District 3

Provider: [Navy Region Mid Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services District 3](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/navy-region-mid-atlantic-fire-emergency-services-district-3)

- Program type: Internship
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 91 - 120 days
- Locations: Virginia Beach, VA
- Contact: Cedric Patterson, district3skillbridge@us.navy.mil
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/navy-region-mid-atlantic-fire-and-emergency-services-district-3-navy-vta9vh

## Summary

This Skill Bridge internship is designed for transitioning Service Members seeking civilian employment in fire prevention and code enforcement. District 3 Fire Prevention personnel will conduct the training, including the Chief Fire Inspector and assigned fire inspector mentors, using structured classroom instruction and supervised field application.

## Job description

The program provides certification pathways recognized across the fire service: Hazardous Materials Awareness Level training and an internationally accredited Fire Inspector credential through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). IFSAC is a peer-driven, internationally scoped accreditation system that ensures certifications are delivered uniformly and evaluated against nationally recognized professional qualification standards. Interns will complete extensive real-world training through direct mentorship, job shadowing, installation site visits, and supervised inspections across multiple occupancies, and participation in documentation, permitting, and plans review workflows.

## Locations

- Virginia Beach, VA, 23460 (near Naval Air Station Oceana)

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