Summer Public Safety Intern - RFD

JOB
The Rochester Fire Department’s Summer Public Safety Intern Program (SPSIP) is a six (6) week introduction to fire service-based emergency response with an emphasis on giving meaningful exposure to the job duties of firefighters through engaging lessons and hands-on training. Program participants will also receive CPR training and the opportunity for CPR certification as part of the program. Program participants may be eligible to continue training as a firefighter trainee after successful completion of the program, passing of a civil service examination, and selection by an entrance committee. The Summer Public Safety Intern Program (SPSIP) is a multi-week program scheduled to be held from July 6, 2026, to August 14, 2026. The summer program is designed to provide participants with a set of classes and activities to prepare them to pursue and obtain selected careers in public safety. The lessons and hands on experience will provide skills in basic academics, general employability and decision-making, and occupation-specific requirements. Participants will also receive an overview and history of the career/industry selected and a basic understanding of its general management and operations.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This program consists of a series of activities and assessments to assist in achieving the outcomes for the course. Each week, participants will work on various combinations of assignments, activities, discussions, and readings. Materials Applicants are required to bring: a notebook and pens/pencils.Participants shall conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Instructors, staff members, and any civilians are to be addressed as “Sir,” “Ma’am,” or by rank or title. Participants shall not fraternize with program staff, RFD staff, or Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF) staff.Officers shall be addressed by their proper rank with no abbreviations. All Chief Officers will be addressed simply as “Chief."Unless authorized by the instructor, participants shall refrain from talking during training. Participants will give instructors their undivided attention and accord them every respect and courtesy. Participants shall not leave a lecture without first requesting and receiving permission from the instructor.When inside buildings at the Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF), participants shall keep to the right of the hallway, in single file, at all times and remain quiet to avoid disturbing others using the facilities.Cheating, lying, or any other form of dishonesty will be cause for disciplinary action and possible termination from the program.At the end of each training session, participants shall ensure that the facility is clean and orderly.Participants shall not carry or use mobile phones during the program sessions unless on break. The Summer Public Safety Intern Program (SPSIP) is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices.Smoking, chewing gum, using electronic cigarettes, and using any form of smokeless tobacco are strictly prohibited while on the grounds of the Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF).In order to prevent injury to participants and program staff, participants shall not wear jewelry of any kind during the program.Participants are not permitted to bring guests to classes or into the training facilities.The use of profanity, abusive language, aggressive language or gestures, ethnic humor, or sexual innuendo by participants will not be tolerated.Any injury or illness must be reported to an instructor immediately.Participants will park their personal vehicles at the rear of the Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF) lot at the south/east end. No personal vehicles are to enter the rear training grounds or any garage on Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF) property.Recordings, pictures, or videos of the program will not be taken without the permission of the program administrator. RFD will provide the following resources: Personal protective equipment (helmet, eye protection, gloves)Fire apparatus for demonstrationSelf-Contained Breathing Apparatus for demonstrationPortable fire extinguishersPortable radiosHand toolsFire hoseHydrant gates and hydrant wrenchesGround laddersTraining division bus for building site visits