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Fire chief reports three local interns completed EMT and firefighter training

Village Board of Elm Grove · June 24, 2026

Summary

The fire chief said the village sponsored three high-school interns through EMS and fire training at WCTC; all three completed EMT-level training and level 1 firefighter certification and at least one has applied to local department positions.

Fire Chief Haley updated trustees on a high-school intern program with WCTC: "We had 3 we sponsored 3, kids to do EMS and fire last year at WCTC. All 3 graduated and are EMTs and level 1 firefighter certified." Haley said one graduate has completed his application to the fire department and another will apply when he turns 18. The chief credited Joe Coffey with running the program.

Trustees responded positively, thanked staff and emphasized the community benefit of recruiting younger personnel into EMS and fire service careers. The update was presented as part of the regular reports from village officers and required no board action.

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