Cadet Post 102

Cadet Program Flyer - Information from documents below with graphic of firefighter

Are you interested in a career in the Fire and EMS service? 

The Lehigh Acres Cadet Program is a youth-oriented program focusing on a vocational study of a professional firefighting career with Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District.

The mission of the program 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, discipline, teamwork, and fire prevention skills.

What do Cadets do? During weekly meetings held year-round, Cadets will learn and experience:

•    CPR and advanced first aid
•    Basic firefighter skills, such as search and rescue techniques and rope rescue
•    Participate in fire department functions and events
•    Participate in ride time, and department drills and training
•    Hands-on and classroom training
•    Cadet Competitions
•    Fundraisers and Fire Prevention

General Questions? Please contact us at CadetPost102@lehighfd.com.

FAQ:

Is this program just for those who want to be a firefighter?
Not necessarily. The Lehigh Acres Cadet program helps build many different skill sets. Some Cadets will use this to build a foundation from which they will go on to be firefighters or work in emergency medical services. Others Cadets will use the skills they gain to explore other career options. Pride, commitment, courage, leadership, teamwork, integrity, self-discipline are applicable and useful life skills to develop for many professions.

Who can apply?
The program is open to any male or female between the ages of 14 and 20 years old. Each Cadet is required to have a 2.5 minimum GPA or be a High School graduate. Those who are physically fit, possess a positive attitude, and have a good work ethic will enjoy and excel in this program.

To officially apply to the Cadet Program, please click this link:  Cadet Program Application

Please note that to complete the application process, candidates are required to upload two or three of the completed documents listed below.

Cadet Payments

General Questions? Please contact us at CadetPost102@lehighfd.com.