The Orange County Fire Authority Fire Cadet Program is a community- based program that gives youth practical insight into the fire protection profession by engaging in activities centered on emergency services. Fire Cadets are given learning opportunities meant to enhance their life skills, citizenship, character development and leadership, encouraging them to develop into productive adults.
Cadet posts are established to match people and program resources within OCFA to benefit youth in our local communities. The result is a program of activities that help youth explore the many facets of the fire service, through an experience that balances both classroom and hands-on learning. In turn, the fire cadets are a valuable resource that contribute to the constant challenge of providing community service and a variety of diversified functions in a rapidly growing and expanding county.
Examples of non-hazardous activities to familiarize Cadets with the nature and complexities of the fire service may include, but are not limited to, the following:. Fire Cadets are to be assigned to the permitted activities based on their training, ability, and experience. Other activities include formal drills held at the station, field trips, and training academy sessions. For more information about joining the program: Click Here.
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