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The Fire & Police Commission is not currently hiring for the Fire Cadet Position.
Are you a 17 - 19 year old with high integrity who cares about Milwaukee and wants to represent positive change in our community? The Fire Cadet program will be the ideal path for you to earn money while you develop the skills you'll use in a career as a Firefighter/Paramedic. This unique position provides the opportunity to help Milwaukee’s citizens every day, while also focusing on the your educational, physical fitness, personal and professional development.
Fire Cadets are full-time uniformed civilian employees who serve in a 2 year apprentice-style program. After completion of the program Cadets are given preferential entry to the following Firefighter recruitment class. The Fire Cadet Program consists of academic and physical training conducted by the MFD along with several of our community partners at sites throughout Milwaukee County. The organization of the Fire Cadet Program closely follows the semester schedule of most Milwaukee Area Colleges and Universities.
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If you wish to receive text message notifications about protective service jobs with the Milwaukee Fire and Police Departments such as police officer, firefighter, or 911 operator, please text the number below with your full name and the position(s) for which you would like to receive alerts:
(414) 519-6190