Fire Corps Internships
Fire Corps is a government-funded program under Citizen Corps that encourages community members to assist their local fire/EMS department in non-emergency roles. Through Fire Corps, first responders are able to focus on emergency training and response while departments can expand the services they offer. In return, community members develop a better understanding of the emergency services and how to be better prepared in the event of their own emergencies.
Fire Corps seeks a motivated student to work with and assist the Fire Corps Program Director in a variety of tasks. Internships are located at the Fire Corps national office in Greenbelt, MD. Responsibilities may include drafting letters or press releases, performing research, developing web site content, writing articles for the monthly e-newsletter, and assisting with special projects as needed. Interns will also be required to assist with administrative tasks such as making copies, helping with mailing/shipping of material, answering phones, and other assigned tasks.
Interning with Fire Corps has many benefits. While the internships are unpaid, students may be eligible to receive credit through their college or university. As part of a productive work environment, interns gain valuable, hands-on work experience while developing and refining skills necessary to advance in their chosen career field. Interns receive a commuting stipend of up to $100 per month.
Qualifications: Candidate must be a college student with sophomore status or above with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Excellent written and oral communications skills required. Previous job or internship experience preferred but not mandatory.
For more information regarding Fire Corps internship opportunities, email info@firecorps.org or call 1-888-FC-INFO1.
This internship opportunity is provided through the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), a non-profit membership association serving the interests of volunteer fire, rescue, and EMS personnel. Visit www.nvfc.org for more information.
