Effective Date: December 4, 2025

1. General Information Disclaimer

The information provided on the Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute (“MKEJFI,” “we,” “us,” “our”) Website is for general informational and educational purposes only.

While we strive to keep all content accurate, complete, and up to date, MKEJFI makes no guarantees or warranties regarding:

  • Accuracy 
  • Reliability 
  • Completeness 
  • Suitability 
  • Timeliness 
  • Applicability to specific personal circumstances 

All Website information is provided “as is” and “as available.”

Nothing on this Website should be considered:

  • Professional advice 
  • Emergency guidance or operational fire instructions 
  • A guarantee of program eligibility or admission 
  • A contractual promise or commitment 

Use of Website content is at your own discretion and risk.

2. No Professional or Emergency Services Advice

The Website does not provide:

  • Official firefighting training 
  • Fire emergency instructions 
  • Safety or rescue directives 
  • Professional or certified advice 

Any content referencing fire safety, emergency preparedness, youth training, or related topics is offered only as general educational information.

For emergencies, always call 911 or contact your local fire department.

3. No Guarantees of Program Admission or Outcomes

Viewing Website materials, submitting an application, completing interest forms, or communicating with MKEJFI:

  • Does not guarantee program placement 
  • Does not create an enrollment agreement 
  • Does not imply approval or acceptance 
  • Does not represent a promise of any specific training outcome 

All programs are subject to availability, eligibility, program capacity, safety requirements, and administrative review.

4. External Links Disclaimer

The Website may include links to external websites, platforms, or resources not controlled or operated by MKEJFI.

We are not responsible or liable for:

  • Third-party content 
  • Privacy or data-handling practices 
  • Accuracy of external information 
  • Security or availability of external sites 
  • Loss or damage caused by reliance on third-party materials 

Users are encouraged to review the privacy, security, and terms of any linked external websites.

5. Accessibility & Technical Limitations

MKEJFI is committed to maintaining accessible digital content.
 However, we cannot guarantee:

  • The Website will be free from accessibility issues 
  • Every browser or device will render content correctly 
  • All accessibility tools or assistive technologies will function without errors 

We encourage individuals experiencing accessibility challenges to contact us at jhayes@milwaukee.gov for assistance or alternative formats.

6. Cookies, Tracking Technologies & TrustArc

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies. Non-essential cookies:

  • Require consent for EU/UK visitors 
  • Are managed through TrustArc, our Cookie Consent Manager 
  • Can be disabled via the Cookie Preferences link 

While MKEJFI strives to maintain accurate cookie categorization, third-party tools may update their cookies without warning, and we cannot guarantee absolute continuity of cookie behavior.

Full details are available in our Cookie Policy.

7. No Warranty of Availability

We do not guarantee:

  • Continuous Website availability 
  • Freedom from interruptions or downtime 
  • Virus-free or error-free Website performance 
  • That defects will be corrected immediately 

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue Website content or functionality at any time.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, MKEJFI, its staff, volunteers, affiliates, partners, and agents shall not be liable for any:

  • Direct damages 
  • Indirect damages 
  • Incidental damages 
  • Special or consequential damages 
  • Loss of data or security 
  • Device or software damage 
  • Actions taken in reliance on Website content 

This limitation applies whether claims arise under contract, negligence, tort, strict liability, or any other legal theory.

9. User Responsibility

By using the Website, you acknowledge that:

  • You are responsible for verifying the accuracy of information 
  • You understand Website content is not a substitute for professional advice, emergency procedures, or certified training 
  • You assume all risk associated with Website use 

10. Changes to This Disclaimer

MKEJFI may update this Disclaimer at any time to reflect:

  • Legal developments 
  • Program modifications 
  • Website updates 
  • Accessibility improvements 
  • Changes to policies or practices 

Updated versions will be posted with a revised Effective Date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Disclaimer or need further clarification, please contact:

Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute (MKEJFI)
 6680 N Teutonia Ave
 Milwaukee, WI 53209
 Email: jhayes@milwaukee.gov
 Phone: 414-788-3270