HPW Student Internship Experience – Mitch Fromm 16′
The Plover Fire Department (PFD) is an internship ripe with opportunity to test new ideas, learn about the emergency services, and work directly with many members of the community. Some of the ongoing programs include the American Red Cross smoke detector drive, fire inspections, and fire safety week. The internship is a new position that keeps emergency response personnel prepared mentally and physically for any situation. New programs included boot camp and personal training, “Choose This, Not That” nutrition course, and creating open connections with the American Red Cross and EAP services to aid EMR personnel. This internship has many challenges as the program is new but the resources are plentiful. This makes for a very flexible opportunity for a responsible person looking to grow in their skills. Plover Fire Department is an excellent way to showcase intern abilities and create many contacts in the Point/Plover community. The picture above shows Mitch giving a presentation in the training room at PFD about the health concern of different foods and what they mean for the performance of a firefighter.
Objectives
- Behavior:
- Stress reduction programming designed to mitigate the effects of adverse requirements of firefighting. Targeted difficulties include sleep deprivation, time away from families, and feelings of seclusion and withdrawal. Creation of healthy eating plans and increased consciousness of the effects firefighting has on the body.
- Promotion and Marketing:
- Involvement in the local community and nearby fire departments. Promoting outdoor events and public relations.
- Organizational Experiences:
- Creation and sustainment of a functional Health and Wellness committee. Continued participation in fire safety throughout the community by fire inspections, open house events, and school education.
On-Site Supervisor
Kenny Voss
Deputy Chief
2400 Post Road
Plover, WI
kvoss@ploverwi.gov
715-340-5605
Hours
40/wk, some weekends
Stipend
Pending Grant Funding
UW-Stevens Point Students Who Completed Internship
- Mitchell Fromm, Summer 2016 (pictured above)