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Boston Fire Department
Job Location:
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Overview:
We are an organization of dedicated professionals committed to serving the community by protecting life property and the environment through prevention education emergency medical services civil defense and fire services.
We protect all Boston residents as well as the hundreds of thousands of people who work shop and visit the city. Learn more about the Boston Fire Department and how our divisions work together.
The Boston Fire Teen Academy aims to introduce youth between the ages of 14 and 18 to careers in the fire department. Established in 2017 the core principles of the program are leadership integrity responsibility respect confidence and teamwork. For public safety we target underrepresented communities within Boston including people of color and women while the program remains open to all BPS/Boston residents. Each summer we aim to host 40-50 teens.
Led by firefighter mentors we work with teens to promote health and wellness while introducing them to the work of the fire department. Additionally professionals from various other trades and industries come to share their expertise amplifying the core principles and relating them to life skills and career preparation. Past presenters have included entrepreneurs discussing how to start a business local tradespeople like electricians and plumbers admissions representatives offering college preparation tips and financial advisors talking about financial literacy and responsibility. Human resources professionals also share information on resumes and interviews.
Through presentations field trips experiential learning and CPR training teens gain a solid foundation building life skills and transferable skills that will open doors to successful opportunities in their future
We protect all Boston residents as well as the hundreds of thousands of people who work shop and visit the city. Learn more about the Boston Fire Department and how our divisions work together.
The Boston Fire Teen Academy aims to introduce youth between the ages of 14 and 18 to careers in the fire department. Established in 2017 the core principles of the program are leadership integrity responsibility respect confidence and teamwork. For public safety we target underrepresented communities within Boston including people of color and women while the program remains open to all BPS/Boston residents. Each summer we aim to host 40-50 teens.
Led by firefighter mentors we work with teens to promote health and wellness while introducing them to the work of the fire department. Additionally professionals from various other trades and industries come to share their expertise amplifying the core principles and relating them to life skills and career preparation. Past presenters have included entrepreneurs discussing how to start a business local tradespeople like electricians and plumbers admissions representatives offering college preparation tips and financial advisors talking about financial literacy and responsibility. Human resources professionals also share information on resumes and interviews.
Through presentations field trips experiential learning and CPR training teens gain a solid foundation building life skills and transferable skills that will open doors to successful opportunities in their future
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in daily physical training (PT) to maintain physical fitness and meet program requirements.
- Observe workshops and actively take notes during presentations to enhance learning.
- Engage in conversations and contribute to discussions during workshops to promote an interactive learning environment.
- Present during group assignments and participate in small breakout sessions showcasing teamwork and communication skills.
- Participate in group activities to foster collaboration and develop leadership skills.
- Observe workshops and actively take notes during presentations to enhance learning.
- Engage in conversations and contribute to discussions during workshops to promote an interactive learning environment.
- Present during group assignments and participate in small breakout sessions showcasing teamwork and communication skills.
- Participate in group activities to foster collaboration and develop leadership skills.
The Ideal Candidate for this Job:
- Interest in public safety with a specific interest in becoming a firefighter or first responder.
- Interest in participating in physical activities including calisthenics running push-ups etc.
- Good communication skills or a strong interest in improving communication skills.
- Interest in being part of a team environment with the desire to be a good leader and/or teammate.
- Interest in participating in physical activities including calisthenics running push-ups etc.
- Good communication skills or a strong interest in improving communication skills.
- Interest in being part of a team environment with the desire to be a good leader and/or teammate.
