Fire Internship Program

City of Alabaster; Alabaster (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

City of Alabaster offers the Alabaster Strong Fire Internship Program. This paid internship provides hands-on exposure to fire service careers for local high school students.

Interns will learn under experienced Alabaster Fire Department professionals and begin building a foundation for future education and service. The program targets students living in the Alabaster community, including Thompson High School attendees.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in 11th or 12th grade
• At least 17 years old with parental consent
• Lives within the Alabaster community
• Available to work 15–20 hours per week; maintain good academic standing
• Able to pass physical examination, background check, and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Learn from Alabaster Fire Department professionals and gain exposure to fire service knowledge and skills
• Develop discipline and teamwork through hands-on activities and supervised tasks
• Support department activities and public education efforts as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Education

High school student (11th or 12th grade)

Job description

CITY OF ALABASTER

Alabaster Strong Fire Internship Program

ALABASTER FIRE DEPARTMENT

PAID INTERNSHIP | 15–20 HOURS PER WEEK

A hands‑on opportunity for local high school students interested in a future career in the fire service.

About the Department

The Alabaster Fire Department is a career fire department serving the City of Alabaster, Alabama. The Department provides fire suppression, advanced life support emergency medical care, technical rescue services, fire code inspections, and public education programs. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while making a meaningful difference in the community we serve.

About the Internship

The Alabaster Strong Internship Program is designed for motivated high school students in the Alabaster community who want to explore the knowledge, skills, discipline, and teamwork required for a career in the fire service. Through guided education and practical experience, interns will gain valuable exposure to one of the most challenging and rewarding public‑service professions.

This paid internship offers students the opportunity to learn alongside experienced Alabaster Fire Department professionals and begin building a strong foundation for future education, training, and service.

Who May Apply

The program is open to students who live within the Alabaster community, including students attending Thompson High School, private school, or home school.

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in the 11th or 12th grade
• At least 17 years of age and able to provide parental or legal guardian consent
• Lives within the Alabaster community
• Available to work approximately 15–20 hours per week
• Maintains good academic standing
• Able to successfully complete a physical examination, background check, and drug screening

Prepare to Serve Your Community

Take the first step toward a career built on service, skill, courage, and teamwork.