Milwaukee fire, police open house; Job information shared

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Fire Department and Police Department held an open house Saturday to show the public, especially young people, what it means to be a firefighter or police officer.

“We still want to highlight people and show the human side of things,” said Jordan Dickerson, a member of the city’s Fire and Police Commission. “For me, that’s what it’s all about. Not all officers are someone with a gun and a badge, but they are a mother, they are a brother, they are a sister, they are a person who has daily hobbies and activities, and we want to push that more.

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An information event was held for the positions of police assistant, firefighter candidate and police officer:

There was also the opportunity to fill out an application on site and tour the Milwaukee Safety Academy.