City of Long Beach Opens Applications for Second Cohort of Long Beach Fire Corps Program

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PRESS RELEASE

Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach Economic Development Department (Economic Development), in partnership with the Long Beach Fire Department (Fire Department), is now accepting applications for the second cohort of its Long Beach Fire Corps Program (Program). The Program provides young people ages 18 to 30 with hands-on work experience within the Fire Department and other professional training opportunities. Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online through Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.

"This Program reflects the City's commitment to investing in our youth and creating real pathways to promising careers in public service," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "By opening doors within our Fire Department, we are helping young people unlock their potential, gain experience and embrace the spirit of service that defines our community."

Facilitated by the Economic Development's Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN) Youth Career Services Center, the Program offers a seven-month course consisting of paid work experience, monthly workshops and professional trainings such as CPR certification and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. Interns will work within the Fire Prevention Bureau's Community Services Division to support with various communications-related activities and special events such as the annual Spark of Love Toy Drive and Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Participants will be compensated $22 per hour for a maximum of 400 hours. Priority will be given to Long Beach residents. Additional information regarding eligibility and requirements is available on the Program webpage.

"We are committed to empowering the next generation of public servants through the Long Beach Fire Corps Program," said Long Beach Fire Chief Dennis Buchanan. "This initiative not only provides invaluable hands-on experience but also instills the core values of dedication, teamwork, and community service that define our department. We look forward to welcoming a new cohort of motivated young people ready to make a difference in Long Beach."

"We are proud to partner with the Fire Department to offer this dynamic opportunity for young people of Long Beach," said Economic Development Department Director Bo Martinez. "This Program will build on the successes of our first cohort, providing youth with the skills and experiences to lead to rewarding careers in public service."

The Program's first cohort consisted of 10 participants, several of which played pivotal roles in providing support for residents impacted by the Pacific Palisades Fires earlier this year. Additionally, one participant secured employment with the Fire Department upon successful completion of the internship.

For additional information about the Program, the public may contact Eli Romero, Workforce Development Officer, at 562.570.3762 or [email protected]. To learn more about youth employment services, those interested may visit longbeach.gov/youthservices.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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