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Fire Cadet Program

The Fire Cadet Program is available to teens and young adults, age 14 who have completed the 8th grade up to High School Seniors.

cadets6Cadets will receive:
  • The opportunity to develop skills, knowledge, and abilities in preparing for emergency service careers
  • Training from fire officers, paramedics and firefighters 
  • Basic firefighting skills and first responder training 
  • Ride-alongs with Fire and EMS units
  • Teamwork, self-confidence and leadership skills
Selection Criteria:
  • Male or Female between 14-18 years of age, or a senior in high school.
  • Law abiding citizen with no criminal background
  • Enrolled in school
  • Able to maintain a GPA greater than 2.0
  • Involvement in extracurricular activities
  • Commit to 10 meetings in the semester training curriculum
  • Commit to participation in yearly City events
For more information about our Largo Fire Rescue Cadet Program, email Lieutenant Mark Sherwood, Cadet Program Leader, at [email protected].

The 2023-24 Fire Cadet Program is now in session. Applications received will be saved and reviewed for the 2024-25 session.


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