Administrative Intern - Fire

Administrative Intern

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early. The first review of applications will be conducted the week of July 6, 2026.

Are you interested in making a positive impact on your community while gaining valuable hands-on experience? Are you looking for an internship where you will learn skills and gain expertise to take the next step in your career? The Ontario Fire Department is currently seeking an Administrative Intern in the Emergency Management Division and will support the department's emergency management programs including the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), emergency plan development, community outreach efforts, training and exercise development, and maintaining the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

The ideal candidate will be a team player, have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; outstanding analytical, writing, and organizational skills; and be knowledgeable about public safety and local government structure.

The following procedures will apply:

• The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The hiring department has the discretion to consider internal applicants on the Eligibility List prior to considering external candidates on the Eligibility List.
• The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.
• Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
• This recruitment will result in an eligibility list, which will be used to fill any current and future part-time vacancies within this classification. Part-time employees may be scheduled to work up to 29 hours per week and are not eligible to participate in the City's health insurance or retirement plans.

The Ontario Fire Department is a team committed to professional and compassionate public service. The Department responds to more than 23,000 calls per year serving and protecting a population well over 180,000 residents, covering nearly 50 square miles. There are eleven (11) fire stations that house ten (10) engine companies, four (4) truck companies, Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) resources, and two (2) battalion chiefs.

The Administrative Services Bureau consists of four (4) divisions – Fire Administration, Fire Technology, Community Engagement, and Emergency Management. The Bureau has over 30 employees which support the mission of the Ontario Fire Department.

Ontario is an all-risk department providing fire/rescue services; medical services through the department's paramedic program; safety education; fire inspections; plan review; and various specialty teams such as SWAT medics, bomb squad, hazmat, and urban search and rescue. The Ontario Fire Department is proud to serve the residents, businesses, and visitors of the City of Ontario with a high degree of professionalism.

The members of the Ontario Fire Department realize the value of each team member and consistently strive to improve service to the community by living up to the department's core values:
Integrity – Accountability – Service – Respect – Honor.

The general functions typically performed by the Administrative Intern include the following:

• Composes and edits correspondence, memorandums, reports, presentations, and other special assignments.
• Assists with the implementation and testing of fire and emergency management related software.
• Assists members of management, professional, and technical staff by performing basic administrative and technical assignments.
• Operates personal computers, printers, and other office equipment.
• Assists with collecting, analyzing, and reporting program metrics and preparedness data.
• Responds to…