Alton Fire & Rescue Department

Current Alton Interns

The Alton Fire Dept. has been hosting the intern live-in program in collaboration with Lakes Region Community College for approximately 12 years. The college curriculum "Fire Science" is a 2 year program where students have the capability of earning up to 2 academic degree's. Students enrolled in this course have the option to apply to the area live-in programs, Alton is 1 of 8 area departments willing to host interns from this program, generally we have 3 freshmen and 3 seniors.  Enrollment in this program gives interns the experience of operating in a full time department setting by living at the station for the 2 year period, running calls, doing station duties, performing day-to-day tasks and training. 90% of our interns have had full time jobs lined up before the end of their program.

We also host a Fire Explorer program, where young people  (ranging in age from 14-18 or in 8th grade) can come and join and begin learning how the fire service works. Eventually, when the Explorer turns 18, They may join the Department as a call member. To learn more about the Explorer program you can visit the Learning for Life website at  http://www.learning-for-life.org/exploring/fire/  or contact the Alton Fire Dept at 875-0222.

Intern Joey Whitehouse

Serving Since 8/2009

Certifications:

NH FF I

Fire Explorers

Explorer Tyler Brooks

Explorer David Everton

Explorer Trevor Liedtke

Explorer Amelia Sweezey