Individual Placements- National Park Service Structural Fire Protection (NPF)

Student Conservation Association•Boise, ID

About The Position

The National Park Service Structural Fire Protection intern position provides students enrolled in fire protection engineering, fire administration, or fire investigation degree programs with practical work experience that complements their academic training and the duties of a fire protection technician. Interns support efforts to establish and maintain effective park structural fire prevention and protection programs to reduce risks of death, injury, property loss, and damage to historic collections from structure fires. Positions are located at National Park Service sites across the United States. Interns do not perform wildland or structural firefighting activities. Duties vary by park location, and additional tasks may be specific to each work site. The internship is scheduled from May 16, 2027, through July 24, 2027, and is 40 hours per week. Depending on the site, housing may be provided in a shared apartment, shared house, dormitory, or remote cabin. Compensation includes a $650 roundtrip travel allowance and a $600 weekly living allowance. Site-provided housing is also offered. Allowances are subject to applicable federal, state, and local taxes. The position is AmeriCorps eligible, with a stated value of $1,565.

Requirements

Applicants must be U.S. citizens seeking a four-year degree in fire protection engineering, fire protection administration, fire services administration, or fire investigation.
A driver's license is required to drive government vehicles.
A background investigation is required to gain access to government computer systems.
A personal vehicle is needed to travel to and from work and to town for amenities; most parks do not have public transportation.
Applicants should have good oral and written communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who have completed their junior year of college are preferred.
Knowledge of fire protection systems, building construction, and fire codes and standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform annual fire and life safety inspections of buildings.
Develop or update evacuation plans for park buildings.
Assist with developing inspection, testing, and maintenance plans for fire protection systems in park buildings.
Conduct training classes on portable fire extinguishers.
Perform monthly portable fire extinguisher checks and establish a park-wide tracking program for extinguishers.
Establish a fire hydrant inspection and flow test program.
Establish a hot work permit program.
Revise a park's structural fire management plan (SFMP).
Assess fire protection in a historic building and recommend ways to better protect it from structure fires.
Review new construction plans and provide feedback to the Regional Structural Fire Marshal (RSFM).
Provide occasional data entry or paperwork support, as determined by the on-site position supervisor.