San Diego Fire-Rescue Department
Cadet Program
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Cadet Program is a youth oriented program focusing on a vocational study of a professional firefighting career with the City of San Diego.
The program's mission is to enable Cadets to better understand a firefighting career through an experience that balances both classroom and hands-on learning.
Each Cadet will learn mental and physical wellness, a sense of self-responsibility, personal growth, leadership, teamwork and fire prevention skills.
Is This Just For Those Who Want To Be a Firefighter?
Not Necessarily. The San Diego Fire-Rescue Cadet Program helps build many important skill sets.
Some Cadets will use this opportunity to build a foundation from which they will go on to become firefighters, or work in emergency response services.
Other Cadets will use the skills they gain to explore other career options. Pride, commitment, courage, leadership and teamwork are applicable and useful life skills to develop for many professions.
What do Fire Cadets Do?
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Cadet Program offers controlled, hands-on learning experiences.
Cadets will have the opportunity to:
- Cut apart cars using vehicle extrication tools
- Practice search and rescue techniques
- Rope rescue techniques
- Learn CPR and advanced first aid
- Explore different firefighting trucks
- Fight real fires in controlled scenarios
- And much more!
Who Can Apply?
The program is open to any male or female between the ages of 16-21.
Each Cadet is required to have a 2.0 minimum GPA.
New Cadets are added into the Program Quarterly.
The Cadet Program involves many hands-on and team-oriented learning activities.
Those who are physically fit, possess a positive attitude and a good work ethic will enjoy and excel in this program.
Contact us
2580 Kincaid Road
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-643-2505
Email: [email protected]
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