Human Resources

Fire Science Intern Mission Statement

To provide Career Firefighter responsibilities and experiences to selected Madison Area Technical College (MATC) Fire Protection Technician students.

Intern Expectations

Must maintain 3.0 grade point average in core Fire Protection Technician classes, and a 2.5 overall grade point average as a Full-Time student. Which consists of a credit load of at least 12 credits per semester.

Must be able to meet all physical requirements as specified by the Fitchburg Fire Department. As well as complete station duties, truck inspections, and dispatch duties.

Intern Work Schedule

Interns are required to work on a rotating schedule of once every third day.
Monday thru Friday shifts, begin at 17:00 hours and end at 07:00 hours the following morning.  Saturday, Sunday, and Holiday shifts begin at 07:00 and end at 07:00 the following morning.

Intern Provisions

* A bed to be used while on and off duty.

* Storage area for personal articles and clothing.

* Firefighting turnout gear.

* Stipend of $150.00 per bi-weekly pay period

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

The following are Fire related jobs that past interns have acquired after completion of the Fitchburg Fire Department Internship Program.

* Fitchburg Fire Department

* Madison Fire Department

* Janesville Fire Department

* Beloit Fire Department

* Eau Claire Fire Department

* Brookfield Fire Department

* Cedar Rapids Fire Department

* Dane County Comm. Center

* Milwaukee Fire Dispatch Center

For further information on the Intern program contact:

Division Chief Lance Langer

5791 Lacy Rd.

Fitchburg, WI 53711

Phone: (608) 278-2980

Fax: (608) 278-2985

Email: Lance.langer@city.fitchburg.wi.us

For information on the Intern recruitment program contact:

Lisa Sigurslid, Human Resources Manager

5520 Lacy Rd.

Fitchburg, WI 53711

Phone: (608) 270-4211

Email: employment@city.fitchburg.wi.us