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JFI members have the opportunity to get an inside look at the fire department. Our experienced firefighters, who all volunteer their time to this initiative, are proud to provide the JFI’s exciting, hands-on learning opportunities. Participants simply need to show up with a good attitude and an open mind.
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Our next Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute meeting is right around the corner. This session’s topic will be Hose Line advancement. We’ll also be playing some water games left over from Summer Camp, so please bring a spare set of clothes and shoes to get wet.
📅 August 1
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 6680 N Teutonia Ave (rear utility building)
What to bring:
👕 Comfortable clothing you can move in
💧 Water bottle
🧯 Fire gear (required)
Questions? Contact Captain Hayes:
📞 (414) 788-3270
📧 jhayes@milwaukee.gov
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#FAQ: Is JFI the right fit for me?
If you're between 14 and 20 years old and curious about the fire service—yes. Here's why.
At the Milwaukee Junior Fire Institute, you don't watch firefighting from the sidelines. You train in it.
Every session is led by active Milwaukee Fire Department firefighters who volunteer their time to teach the real thing:
🔴 Fire service fundamentals and the way they're actually performed on the job
🔴 Hands-on skill-building in search & rescue, engine and truck operations, and more
🔴 Teamwork and communication under pressure—the foundation of everything in the fire service
No experience required. Just a good attitude and an open mind.
Interested in learning more?
📞 (414) 788-3270
🔗 jhayes@milwaukee.gov
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Everything we do at JFI is built on six core values:
🏅 Pride—in your work, your community, and your uniform
🤝 Respect—for your instructors, your peers, and yourself
🎖 Honor—doing the right thing even when no one is watching
Teamwork—because no firefighter works alone
🌆 Community—Milwaukee is who we serve
❤ Volunteer—giving back is at the heart of everything we do
Every session, every drill, every moment at JFI comes back to these values.
Want to learn more about what we stand for?
📞 (414) 788-3270
📧 jhayes@milwaukee.gov
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#FAQ: Who teaches at JFI?
Every instructor at JFI is an active Milwaukee Fire Department firefighter, and every single one of them volunteers their time.
They're not here for a paycheck. They're here because they believe in the next generation of Milwaukee's fire service.
What they bring:
🔴 Real-world experience from active careers in the fire service
🔴 Hands-on, practical instruction
🔴 Mentorship that goes beyond skills and into character
When a JFI instructor teaches search and rescue or engine company operations, they're teaching it the same way they live it—with pride, respect, and a commitment to the community.
That's what makes this program different.
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📧 jhayes@milwaukee.gov
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To every Milwaukee Fire Department firefighter who volunteered their time to make JFI Summer Camp 2026 possible—thank you! You gave more than instruction. You gave your experience, your mentorship, and your belief that investing in young people is worth it.
None of this happens without you 🙏
You didn't have to show up. You chose to.
And because you did, 50 students ages 14–20 walked away with real fire service training, real confidence, and a real understanding of what it means to serve a community.
That's your legacy. And it matters more than you know.
If you're an active Milwaukee firefighter interested in volunteering with JFI, we'd love to have you:
📞 (414) 788-3270
📧 jhayes@milwaukee.gov
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🔥 Thank you, JFI Summer Camp 2026 Campers! 🔥
To every student who showed up at the Milwaukee Fire Department Training Academy this summer—thank you! You brought the energy, the effort, and the attitude that makes this program worth every hour our instructors volunteer.
You trained in search & rescue. You ran engine and truck company operations. You responded to auto fire scenarios. You did it as a team and you did it with heart!
The values you practiced this week—Pride, Respect, Honor, Teamwork, Community, and Volunteer—don't stop when camp ends. Carry them with you.
We're proud of every one of you. See you next year!
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