Excerpts from tmj4.com:

For the first time in a decade the Milwaukee Fire Department is recruiting applicants for firefighter positions, despite cuts outlined in the mayor’s budget.

The last time Milwaukee fire accepted applications for firefighter positions was 2007.  Over the years when jobs open the Fire and Police Commission go to the list created at that time.  Recruiter Kischa Buford said the commission exhausted the list so it’s time for a new one.

There is no age limit, but applicants have to be 18 to apply, a U.S. Citizen, and possess no felony convictions plus a high school diploma or equivalent.

“We really are looking for great people who are going to be great neighbors and great representatives of the fire department and in turn make great public servants,” said Milwaukee Fire Captain Joshua Parish.

The city of Milwaukee is set to close six fire stations as part of the mayor’s 2018 budget.  There are no layoffs involved, but 75 department vacancies will not be filled.  Parish said the department still needs firefighters.

It’s now a waiting game for hopeful applicants.

Applicants have until Friday at 11:59 p.m. to apply.  An application is here. 

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