FIRE CADET (Ages 17-19)

The City of Milwaukee Fire Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission invites qualified 17-19-year-olds to apply for this exciting full-time employment opportunity that may lead to a career as a Firefighter with the City of Milwaukee Fire Department. This unique position provides the opportunity to make a difference in our community while also focusing on the successful candidates educational physical fitness personal and professional development. The City of Milwaukee is dedicated to developing a diverse Fire Department to serve the communitys needs.

Fire Cadets are uniformed civilian employees who work in an apprentice-style program designed to prepare Cadets for a career as Milwaukee include trainingeducation community relations as well as fire house duties. The assignments are widely varied so that the Fire Cadet will gain a broad range of operational and administrative Cadets are required to meet established program criteria to complete a prescribedcollege curriculum in paramedicine and a physical fitness program prior to being considered for appointment to Firefighter.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Participate in and complete academic and physical training program in preparation for future Firefighter duties including cultural competency classes and activities.
• Participate in classroom instruction and clinical medical rotations.
• Lift carry and operate heavy tools and equipment.
• Perform maintenance of departmental equipment buildings and grounds.
• Perform general housekeeping duties.
• Assist with safety education community and recruitment event
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Note: This is a rigorous 2-year program that has physical and mental benchmarks that must be achieved to standards. Both initial and quarterly counseling sessions will be provided to each Fire Cadet.

• A 40-hour work week with off-days by assignment.
• Work assignments include various Fire Department and training sites.
• Attain certification as a Nationally Registered EMT.
• Maintain licensure as a Wisconsin EMT.
• Successfully complete Wisconsin Firefighter 1 (NFPA 1001) program.
• All candidates are subject to the COVID-19 vaccination requirements of the City of Milwaukee and EVERY clinical partner of the Milwaukee Fire Department and Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Must complete 24 college credits in paramedicine prior to completion of the Fire Cadet program and maintain a minimum 3.3 GPA on applicable credits. May be subject to completion of complete paramedic training certification & licensure prior to promotion.

Must adhere to the rules and regulations and code of conduct of the Milwaukee Fire Department

NOTE: Effective October 11 2016 Fire Cadets will be subject to the residency requirement for the City of Milwaukee. This means that within six months of being hired Fire Cadets must establish an actual and bona fide residence within 15 miles of the city of Milwaukees jurisdictional border.

For current information regarding the status of the City of Milwaukees residency requirement please visit the Department of Employee Relations Website: Please call 414.286.5000 if you have questions regarding your individual circumstances during the application and/or selection process.

Must be at least 17 years old at time of application deadline; and may not be more than 19 years old on the starting date of the Fire Cadet Class which is tentatively scheduled for August 17th 2026.

Individuals born after December 5th 2008 -or- bornon or before August 17^th 2006 do not qualify.

Graduation from an accredited high school or completion of a G.E.D. high school equivalency certificate or State of Wisconsin home school certificate prior to July 1 2026.

Familiarity with web browsers such as Chrome Edge and Firefox as well as phone or web-based email word processing systems such as MS Word and Outlook.

Physically and academically able to perform Fire Cadet and eventually Firefighter Paramedic training and job duties.

Must possess a valid State of Wisconsin drivers license within six months of date of hire and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment with the Department.

Must not have been terminated / discharged or resigned with charges pending from the Department of Emergency Communications Milwaukee Fire Department or the Milwaukee Police Department within the last two years from the date of application.

Must successfully pass a background investigation. Applicants who have failed a Milwaukee Fire Department background investigation including appeal may not apply for two years after the date of disqualification.

Must successfully pass pre-employment medical and psychological evaluations and drug screening.

Willingness and aptitude to learn the skills necessary to communicate effectively with a diverse population in person and via telephone.

Willingness and aptitude to learn excellent customer-service skills.

Ability to take direction from supervisors.

Possess good moral character exhibiting honesty responsibility and trustworthiness with a positive attitude.

Ability to complete the required firefighting and medical educational and training programs.

Ability to speak read and write English proficiently other language skills appreciated.

Ability to complete the required strength and conditioning physical fitness programs.

The current annual starting salary is $38227.28 for City of Milwaukee residents. The non-resident annual starting salary is $37113.96. The city offers a generous benefits package including 12 days of vacation 12 paid holidays and 12 days paid sick leave per year; plus health dental and life insurance and tuition and textbook reimbursement.

The examination process will include a written test oral interview physical ability test and background investigation. All phases of the examination must be successfully completed in order to continue in the selection process. Failureon any segment of the examination disqualifies a candidate from continuing in the selection process. The test takes into consideration Firefighter requirements as Fire Cadets who successfully complete the program may become a Firefighter.

Candidates who successfully complete the written examination will receive information about the date time and location of the other testing components. The written examinations are tentatively scheduled for January 2026 with an anticipated class start date inAugust 2026.

Candidates who expect to be unavailable for one or more portions of the examination due to military service or trainingmust provide written notification to the Fire and Police Commission City Hall Room 705priorto the examination or contact

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.Accommodations may not be available for all components of the program.

Eligible list:Candidates who successfully complete all phases of the examination will be placed on an eligible list that will expire on December 31 offered employment must pass a pre-employment medical examination psychological evaluation and drug test as a condition of employment.

Appointments:Final appointment to the position of Fire Cadet is contingent upon passing all pre-employment components the number of vacancies and approval by the Board of the Fire and Police Commission.

Preference Points:Preference points may be added to the final passing score in accordance with State Statutes and Fire and Police Commission Rules. Qualified military veterans bona fide City of Milwaukee residents and those that have completed a Regionally Accredited Associates degree in Fire Technology/Fire Protection Engineering Fire Medic Paramedicine or accredited Bachelors degree in fire science are eligible to receive preference points.

The preference points may be claimed via the online application and the necessary supporting documentation may be uploaded to the online application mailed to the Fire and Police Commission at Room 705 City Hall 200 E. Wells Street Milwaukee WI 53202-3554 or emailed to.

Supporting documentationmust be received or postmarked by December 5th 2025.

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS

Documentation Required:

o An undeleted copy of your DD-214. Undeleted means that the copy you submit must include the bottom portion that indicates the type of discharge you received. Note: If you have not yet been released from active duty you may present individual orders or a letter from your commanding officer attesting to honorable service and the dates thereof in lieu of the DD-214.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE POINTS (Bona fide resident of the City of Milwaukee at the time of application):

Proof of residency requires two (2) documents:

o Both document(s) submitted must include all of the following:

o First and last name.

o Complete numbered street address City state and zip code. (post office boxes will not be accepted)

o At least one (1) of the document(s) you submit must be dated between August 1^st 2025 and December 5^th 2025 to verify that you lived at this address during the application period

A list of acceptable documents follows:

o Unexpired State of Wisconsin drivers license Wisconsin State identification card or any other unexpired official identification card or license issued by a Wisconsin governmental body or unit or by an employer in the normal course of business (no business cards). Examples include hunting or fishing license or a professional license.

o Employment pay check stub.

o A bill statement: Examples include bills from a cell phone auto loan utility auto insurance or other bill statement from a known and reputable business.

o Bank statement.

o College record fee/tuition card or receipt.

o High school or college transcript (Copy of transcript must include name and address to be considered this may be require printing through a school official).

EDUCATION PREFERENCE POINTS

Acceptable proof of education is:

o Official Transcript showing proof of graduation from a regionally accredited Associate of Science in fire technology program (Fire Protection Technician Fire Medic or Paramedic).

o Transcript showing proof of graduation from a Regionally Accredited program with a Associates degree in Fire Technology/Fire Protection Engineering Fire Medic Paramedicine or accredited Bachelors degree in fire science.

In order to receive preference points the required documents must be provided as part of the application. The necessary supporting documentation may also be emailed to.Supporting documentation must be receivedvia attachment to online applications and email ONLY by the deadline of December 5th 2025.Should you choose to submit these documents via emailyou are requiredto make the subject line of your email: Fire CadetDocuments.If you use the incorrect subject line your email may not be accepted andpreferencepoints may not be awarded to you. No documentation will be accepted past December 5^th 2025. You will receive confirmation should you submit these documents via email.

Application Process:The application process must be completed online. The online application will be available onAugust 1^st 2025and accepted throughDecember 5 2025 at 4:45 pm. The online application form and further information may be obtained from or by calling . Online applications may not be submitted afterDecember 5 2025 at 4:45 pm.

If you have questions please contact Human Resources Representative Edwin Schacherer at or Human Resources Assistant Annakah Kramer at

Prospective Timeline*

Application period

August 1 2025

December 5 2025 at 4:45 pm

Preference Point documents due by

December 5 2025 at 4:45 pm

Notice to Qualified Candidates for Written test

January 2026

Written Test

January 2026

Notice to qualified candidates for interviews

February 2026

Interviews

March 2026

Physical Test

April/May 2026

Pre-employment (top 50 only)

Background Medical Psychological

June/July 2026

Appointment (hire)

August 2026

*Timeline is subject to change. Eligible candidates will receive email communications from the FPC with updates and required testing components. Once a candidate is disqualified they will cease to receive communication regarding future events.

Firefighter Appointment

A Fire Cadet may become eligible for appointment to a Fire Recruit class upon meeting all of the following:

• Favorable recommendation of the Chief.
• Reaching the age of 18 years.
• Satisfactorily completing the approved two-year training program.

• Attainment of the required college credits in paramedicine.

• Possession of a valid Emergency Medical Technician certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and Licensure by the State of Wisconsin.

• Possession of a valid State of Wisconsin drivers license.

• Successfully passing a Candidate Physical Ability Test.

• Passing a Firefighter medical examination psychological evaluation drug screen test and updated background investigation prior to appointment to Firefighter.

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