Ride Along Program
Ride Along Program
The Appleton Fire Department offers ride along opportunities for men and women, at least 14 years of age, interested in learning more about the firefighting career.
A ride along experience can help provide an answer to the question, "would I want to make this job a career?". This opportunity provides a view into all aspects involved in a career and what may be required on a daily basis. You can learn directly from the experts in the field.
What Can I Expect to Learn?
A ride along experience will help you:
- Set goals that fit your interests and capabilities.
- Observe and ask questions in the work environment.
- Relate learning to on-the-job realities.
- See that each job has advantages and disadvantages.
- Observe the importance of working as a team and sharing responsibility.
How Do I Apply?
Contact the us for an application at (920) 832-5816 or email at Alex.Quintana@appleton.org
The following paperwork will be sent to you to complete.
- Application
- Liability Waiver form
- Background Check form (for those over 18)
- Informational sheet regarding the ride along experience
- Upon receipt and approval of the paperwork, you will be contacted to set up a date to do the ride along
Preparation
A ride along experience requires preparation to make it most helpful. Think about what you want to get out of the experience.
Ride alongs are typically scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00am to 11:30am and/or 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
No overnight stays. No weekends.