YCFD to launch Fire Cadet Program

This September, Yellowhead County Fire Department will be accepting high school-aged applicants for its Fire Cadet Program.

The county’s fire department is offering local teens an extracurricular opportunity that’s more than just lugging things about and standing around looking bored.

And we all know our teens get bored. The YCFD Fire Cadet Program will engage teens with oneof-a-kind learning experiences, such as:

• Identifying, understanding, and controlling various types of fire.

• Vehicle extractions, including making use of the Jaws of Life and similar apparatus.

• Learning the ins and outs of various YCFD fleet vehicles.

• Assessing emergency situations and administering first aid.

• And much, much more.

A full suite of fire fighter training will be offered by YCFD’s best leaders—our trainers will be on hand to provide one-on-one mentorship and direction for cadets.

But interested applicants shouldn’t be intimidated by training; our fire halls are filled with all sorts, from all walks of life, with all kinds of personalities—but they all share one thing: They want to trainto be the best, and have fun doing so.

Of course, the program is more than just training; the goal is to get local youth to value selfconfidence, discipline, and teamwork. Moreover, cadets are expected to take on the role of community ambassadors, meaning they’ll learn to take pride in serving their communities. The program will also offer teens up to nine credits towards their high school diploma over three years of modules.

So if you know a teen that may be interested, pass along this remarkable opportunity. Applicants do not need to be enrolled in high school, but must be between the ages of 16 to 18.

Applications will be accepted through to the first week of September.

Visit www.yellowheadcounty.ab.ca/firecadets for more information.