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JUNIOR FIRE INSTITUTE

Are you a high school student or recent graduate curious about a career in the fire service?

Milwaukee Fire Department Junior Fire Institute (JFI) is looking for students (ages 14 – 20) to join our team. The JFI meets once a month, and participants are taught basic firefighting and first-aid skills. JFI members also have the opportunity to get an inside look at the fire department and decide if it is a career they would like to pursue.

The MFD provides all of the JFI members with equipment, so participants simply need to show up with a good attitude and an open mind. Our experienced firefighters, who all volunteer their time to this initiative, are proud to provide the JFI’s exciting, hands-on learning opportunities.

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VOLUNTEER STAFF

JFI members will become familiar with performing firefighting tasks with actual firefighting equipment and participate in various community service functions for the Milwaukee Fire Department. Our volunteer staff is composed of all ranks and includes members of the Milwaukee Fire Department’s special teams, such as Dive Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Heavy Urban Rescue. You can find current JFI events, pictures, and up-to-date information on their Facebook page.

FIGHT FOR AIR CLIMB

The Junior Fire Institute is proud to take part in the American Lung Association’s “Fight for Air Climb.” Designed for every level, from beginner to expert, this event aims to support those with lung disease.

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OUR VALUES

The Junior Fire Institute is guided by six core values: Pride, Respect, Honor, Teamwork, Community, and Volunteer. These six guiding values provide JFI volunteers with a compass to gain the most successful, enlightening experience possible.

JUNIOR FIRE INSTITUTE ANNUAL AGENDA

All dates, times, and monthly times are subject to change. Meetings will be held at the Milwaukee Fire Department Training Academy located at 6680 N Teutonia Ave. Time changes will be provided in advance through email and Facebook notifications. Contact Captain Hayes at jhayes@milwaukee.gov with questions. Updates are always posted on our Facebook page. COVID-19 protocol in place for all events.

Jan Interview Tips
Feb SCBA & PPE Safety
Mar EMS
Apr Spaghetti Dinner @ BIT CARB LOAD EVENT!
Apr American Lung Association Climb at American Family Field
May Building Construction and SCBA Review
Jun Engine Ops & Search and Rescue
Jun Summer Camp
Jun Milwaukee HOG Chapter and House of Harley Ride to Benefit JFI
Aug Truck Ops
Sep Force Entry
Oct Auto Fires & SCBA
Nov Academy Day
Dec Year In Review

January 8th: Interview Tips

February 5th: SCBA & PPE Safety

March 5th: EMS

April 8th: Spaghetti Dinner @ BIT CARB LOAD EVENT!

April 9th: American Lung Association Climb at American Family Field

May 7th: Building Construction and SCBA Review

June 4th: Engine Ops & Search and Rescue

June 15th-18th: Summer Camp

June 18th: Milwaukee HOG Chapter & House of Harley Ride to Benefit JFI

August 6th: Truck Ops

September 10th: Force Entry

October 1st: Auto Fires & SCBA

November 5th: Academy Day

December 3rd: Year In Review

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