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SDFD Cadet Program

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  • Cadet Coordinator Captain Colafranceso
  • Recruitment Coordinator Engineer McNamara

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How to become a Cadet

  • Visit our website at sdfdcadets.com
  • New Cadets are added quarterly in January, April, July, and October
  • Cadets must be 16-21 years old
  • 2.0 Minimum GPA

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What Cadets do

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  • Activities Cadets participate in include the following:
  • Academies
  • Volunteer events
  • Community outreach
  • Fire Prevention Programs

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What to Expect

  • Training
  • 2 Academies, Summer and Winter
  • Monthly drills at fire stations
  • Volunteer opportunities

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24 Hour Ride Alongs

  • Cadets ride along for 24 hours
  • Participate on emergency calls
  • Station maintenance
  • Community education
  • Daily training

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Cadet Positions

  • Chief
  • Battalion Chief
  • Captain
  • Cadet
  • Probationary Cadet

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Questions???

  • SDFDCADETS@SANDIEGO.GOV
  • Name
  • Age
  • Email address
  • You will get a confirmation email within 2 weeks
  • Must attend mandatory orientation
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