SKILLBRIDGE.MIL DATALAST SYNC 2026-07-23
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City of Burlington - First Responder/Entry Level Firefighter I

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Program summary

Entry level Firefighter I, II. Participant will be educated, and trained on the IFSTB firefighter I, II skills. Participant will be expected to complete hands-on NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications job performance requirements (JPRs).These skills will be proctored by "in-house" Burlington Firefighters with Instructor I status. This proposed opportunity will allow the participant to gain entry level firefighter skills, in addition to transitioning into the civilian professional work atmosphere.

Roles & job description

The three main priorities of the EMS/Entry Level Firefighter I position are life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation. The major purpose of the firefighter position is to save lives and property by providing emergency and non-emergency fire, rescue and emergency medical services (within the scope of practice) to the community. Under direct supervision, the firefighter position shall function effectively within a structured system of operation, perform with designated policies, procedures, state or federal laws, and communicate clearly and professionally to citizens, co-workers and superior officers.

Target military occupations

Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.

Eligibility notes

SkillBridge participants will not be required to fulfill the optimal 180 days of internship. Participants that fulfill less than 180 days will still participate in the designed firefighter I, II curriculum offered by the department.

Additional notes

APPLICATION PROCESS: This SkillBridge internship opportunity is managed by Iowa Workforce Development. In order to begin the process please complete a SkillBridge Service Member Application at the link below and be sure to select City of Burlington and the First Responder/Entry Level Firefighter I opportunity. Once received a member from the City of Burlington will reach out to you to further discuss your interest and any additional opportunities that may align with your end goals here in Iowa. https://seam.ly/5dOpQgZ8

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "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 151 - 180 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.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ 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
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