2020/21 Internship Announced

2020/21 Mequon Fire Department Intern Program

The Mequon Fire Department is looking for three interns to make a one or two year commitment to work a rotating 24-hour schedule (ten shifts per month) and work alongside our current members performing firefighting and emergency medical services in the community.  Accommodations will be made to allow interns time to attend any classes.   In return for volunteering, the intern will receive an invaluable work experience, along with $500 per month for living expenses.  The intern will also be offered sponsorship in EMT-Basic as well other State of Wisconsin fire certification classes. An intern signing on for two years will be offered sponsorship in Paramedic training during the second year.

Who are we looking for?

Students who are FFI Certified and are looking to begin a career in the fire service

Students wanting to further their education and gain related work experience

Students willing to make a one(or two)year commitment on our team

Students motivated to become part of our organization

For more information:

Contact Chief David Bialk at 262-242-2530 or dbialk@ci.mequon.wi.us

About the Mequon Fire Department:

The City of Mequon Fire Department is a combination fire department staffed by approximately 60 paid-on-call members.  The department serves a diverse population of more than 26,000 residents and over 600 businesses in 48 square miles of urban and rural areas.  We operate three engine companies, two ladder trucks, two tenders, one heavy rescue, one brush truck, and three transport ambulances out of two firehouses.  We perform fire suppression, fire prevention, vehicle extrication, public education and emergency medical services at the paramedic-level to our community.  In 2019, the department responded to over 2,300 incidents including structure fires, vehicle extrications, and numerous other requests for emergency services.