Fire Cadets

Published: 08 August 2024

Fire Cadets is a youth initiative for 13 to 17 year olds and is run by firefighters, staff and volunteers with support from the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Safety Education Team.

Fire Cadets participate in practical and theoretical fire and rescue service activities, including hose drills, breathing apparatus procedures and fire safety awareness sessions. The scheme teaches young people essential life skills such as teamwork, self-discipline, confidence and leadership.

The Fire Cadets course takes place on Thursday evenings over the academic year, in term time only and will run from the week commencing 23 September 2024 to July 2024.

At the end of the course, the Fire Cadets will have a graduation ceremony, where they will perform drills in front of family and friends, demonstrating what they have learnt during the course.

Anyone aged between 13 and 17 years old may apply by completing the online application form before 5pm on Monday, 2 September.

Any queries should be directed to firecadets@rbfrs.co.uk