Firefighter 1 - Job Training Program
Hero to Hero matches service members to existing first responder training academies, classes, and internships across the United States. Placements include training academies, classes, and practical experience in firefighting, law enforcement, or emergency medical services. Our goal is to enable you to make a seamless transition from the military to a civilian first responder career. We will match you with a partner in Fire, EMS, or Police for training. Upon successful completion, you should have a job offer and/or certification(s) to pursue a full-time career as a first responder. We currently have over 25 partners in 15 different states, and we are adding more every month. After you submit your application, if we do not have a partner organization for your geographic area, we will ask you to help us find a department that may want to work with us. We will provide you with guidance for this. Please visit our website for more information and to submit your application.
Firefighter 1
Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.
Service members will apply to and meet all requirements of their selected location. Certain programs will require a standardized physical abilities test.
Members may be required to use their GI Bill for certain academies.
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 1 - 30 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
Fire Internship
Hero to Hero matches service members to existing first responder training academies, classes, and internships across the United States. Placements include training academies, classes, and practical experience in…
Fire Internship
This is a firefighter internship with the goal of pursuing a firefighter career upon EAS.