Salem Fire Department is proud to offer a cadet program for teens age 14-18. This program serves as an introduction to the world of fire service. The cadets participate in training exercises, attend fire and EMS courses, and may even get to help out on a few calls! If you are interested in joining the program please check out the information below and submit the interest form so one of our officers can contact you to set up a meeting!
Requirements for SFD Cadet Program
Cadets must be at least 14 years old and may participate until they reach 18.
Selected Cadets will undergo an interview with at least 3 SFD officers and their parent.
Cadets will be required to maintain a "C" average and must supply evidence of such at the time of sign-up and quarterly as long as they remain in the program. Cadets who fail to maintain the "C" average will be placed on probationary status until the end of the next school quarter. If grades have not improved by the end of the next quarter the cadet will be removed from the program.
Cadets must have signed permission from their parent/guardian to participate
Cadets will required to complete a 6 week training orientation phase as well as completing Salem specific Intro, PPE, and Wildland Fire courses. Those courses plus AHA First Aid & CPR, and ICS courses will be completed before cadets are allowed to respond to any calls.
Cadets will need to attend monthly meetings as well as various scheduled activities.
More information is available on request.