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Office of the State Fire Marshal

State Internships

Maryland Service Year Option Program

The OSFM participates in the Maryland Service Year Option Program. This program is available to high school graduates ages 18-21 who have received their high school diploma, completion certificate or earned their GED in Maryland. Members of the Program will have the opportunity to serve across the State in organizations that will provide job training and focused professional development, while earning at least $15 an hour. Upon completion of this ten-month program, members will earn up to $6,000 toward tuition costs or as a cash stipend, as determined by the Department of Service and Civic Innovation (DSCI).

Credit only internship

The Office of the State Fire Marshal provides a credit-only internship program. This program is designed for students who require real-world experience in the following fields, in order to complete their school requirements. 

  • Fire/ Arson Investigation
  • Explosive Investigation
  • Post Blast Investigations
  • Fire Safety/ Code Enforcement
  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • Administration (GIS, Program Management)

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