Juneau fire department offers paid internships to spark new hires

Firefighter Meg Thordarson exiting building via ladder in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Meg Thordarson/CCFR)
Juneau’s fire department is piloting a paid internship program this year that equips locals with certifications and skills needed to work in the field. It’s a long-term investment in the department’s future after years of understaffing woes.
CCFR plans to hire six interns who will earn emergency medical technician and firefighter certifications over a period of 10 months. The