Fire Cadet Program

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Chandler Fire Cadets

Chandler Fire Cadets is a developmental program designed to assist young men and women interested in a possible career in the fire service. The program teaches basic fundamentals of firefighting, fire service culture, discipline, physical fitness, and providing community service to the City of Chandler.

Cadets get a wealth of instruction and opportunities to learn and perform duties commonly demonstrated within the firefighting profession. The advisors to the Cadet program are full-time Chandler Firefighters.

To become a Fire Cadet, candidates must complete Chandler's Fire Cadet Academy. Upon graduation from the Cadet Academy, Cadets 18 years or older will become certified to ride with fire crews for 24-hour shifts. Furthermore, Cadets commit to a mandatory 1 year of service and attend monthly meetings on the last Saturday of every month, as well as perform 4 hours of mandatory community service per month.

Chandler Fire Cadet Academy Applications are CLOSED

For Ages: 16-26
Cadet applications are reviewed periodically. Based on the program availability interviews are conducted at the time of vacancies.

The Challenge

Battalion Chief Scott Wall
"The Fire Cadet program is a great experience for young men and women who will accept the challenge to become stronger, both mentally and physically. They will learn what it takes to be a member of the Chandler Fire Department, and discover if they have the commitment, work ethic, perseverance and teamwork that's required."