Program Overview

The Cadet program’s purpose is to provide fire technology students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) for a career in the fire service as a professional firefighter. The program creates an opportunity for students to continue their development in training, teamwork, leadership, and program management.

Management Oversight

The Cadet program is directed by the Division Chief of Training with oversight authority delegated to the Battalion Chief and program coordinator. This program does not have any full-time equivalent employees. This program contains expenses pertaining to general supplies and equipment purchases and overtime for training and program administration.

Program Objectives

• Mentor and manage up to eighteen cadets annually, overseeing their participation in weekly 24-hour shifts, monthly training sessions, District activities, and community service projects.
• Conduct training drills focused on fireground operations and prepare cadets for the fire department interview process.
• Perform biannual evaluations to assess cadet performance, progress, and development.
• Organize and execute a recruitment process to select incoming cadets for the program.

FY 2024-25 Accomplishments

• Delivered KSA guidance to cadets to support their successful employment outcomes.
• Facilitated safe, effective, and efficient psychomotor and cognitive drills.
• Conducted bi-annual evaluations of students' performance.

FY 2025-26 Program Initiatives

• Offer KSA guidance to cadets to enhance their chances of getting hired.
• Lead safe, effective, and efficient psychomotor and cognitive drills.
• Administer bi-annual evaluations of student performance.