(Community Matters 130) A Career as a Firefighter is Waiting in Battle Creek

Applicants have until April 14, 2025 to submit their information to be considered for a firefighting career in Battle Creek.The Battle Creek Fire Department is operating at reduced staffing capacity in early 2025, according to Battalion Chief Andre Doser, who says 70 firefighters are considered ideal for the department.Firefighter Raelyn Freelove, who chairs the recruitment committee, joins BC Doser in this Community Matters discussion of a typical day at the BCFD, the process once someone applies, and what makes an ideal firefighter.Episode ResourcesApply Here: Battle Creek Fire Department Career OpportunitiesABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and produced by Livemic Communications.