Fire Cadets is a nationally recognised long term educational programme open to young people, aged 13-18 from all backgrounds.
Each unit operates from a fire and rescue station, one afternoon/evening per week, usually for two hours a time. Fire Cadets provides young people with various life skills including team work, problem solving and communication.
The programme syllabus is modular, divided into topics and subject areas with the additional benefit of being aligned to the accredited and nationally recognised qualification, ASDAN Wider Key Skills. Fire Cadets will gain confidence to interact with the community and become ambassadors, teaching others about the importance of fire safety and consequences of anti-social behaviour, like arson and making hoax 999 calls.
There is a strong focus on social action and the Fire Cadet groups are supported to work on their own community projects. All Fire Cadets are expected to regularly contribute to these activities, which usually take place outside the session times.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service currently runs units at:
- Western Fire and Rescue Station – Tuesdays 16:30 – 18:30 hours
- Coalville Fire and Rescue Station – Wednesdays 16:30 – 18:30 hours
- Central Fire and Rescue Station – Thursdays 16:30 – 18:30 hours
The cost is £15 per term, usually paid in advance. If you would like an application form, or need more information, please contact us.
If you are over 18 and interested in becoming a volunteer and supporting young people through their journey as a Fire Cadet, we’d be delighted to talk to you.
For more information on the Fire Cadets, please call the Youth team on 0116 210 5555, or email youth.mailbox@leics-fire.gov.uk*.
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