Fire Cadet Program

The Plantation Fire Department Cadet program is a career development program aimed at the Fire Service. Young men and women between the ages of 14 and 18 years old will learn about the Plantation Fire Department and prepare themselves for a career in the Fire Service.

Fire Cadets will complete a training program that will consist of the following:

• First Aid
• CPR
• Firefighter Tactics
• Vehicle Extrication
• Fire Safety
• Training for competitions
• Assisting in community events

General Membership Requirements

• Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 18 years old.
• Parental approval must be obtained.
• School transcripts demonstrating a 2.0 grade point average or better must be enclosed with the application.
• A copy of the Birth Certificate must be uploaded with the online application.
• A copy of the Social Security Card must be uploaded with the online application.
• Health Insurance Card, if applicable.
• Applicant Identification card (FL Driver's License, Identification Card, or Current School ).
• Parent/Guardian Identification Card (State issued Driver's License or Identification Card).
• The applicant must be in good health and without physical condition(s) that will endanger them or another member of the Fire Department.
• The applicant must be of good character and possess good moral habits. Driving records will be considered.
• None of the above requirements is intended to be an automatic disqualifier.
• Must maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual training as indicated in the bylaws.

CADET PROGRAM RELEASE AND WAIVER FOR MINOR NOTICE TO THE MINOR CHILD'S NATURAL GUARDIAN
PURSUANT TO SECTION 744.301 FLORIDA STATUTES MUST BE SIGNED AND ATTACHED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.

Cadet Program Release and Waiver form (PDF)

Must be available to attend bi-weekly meetings on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

Cadet must have transportation to and from the program.