Plantation Fire Department — Plantation, FL

Fire Cadet Program

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February 7, 2023 · Continuous

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The brief

Plantation Fire Department in Plantation, Florida is hiring for Fire Cadet Program. This is a cadet position with no posted pay. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, and have been since February 7, 2023. Stated requirements: age 14–18.

About Plantation Fire Department

Plantation Fire Department is a combination (career and volunteer) department with 6 stations. Founded in 1957. ISO rating Class 2.

Plantation Fire Department is a combination volunteer-and-career agency in Broward County, billed as the largest volunteer fire department in Florida, running fire, EMS, HazMat, dive, and technical rescue from six stations.

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Requirements at a glance

Age	Age 14–18
Employment	cadet

Description

Plantation Fire Department Cadet program is a career development program, aimed for the Fire Service. Young men and woman 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 - Train for competitions - Assist in community events

Examples of Duties

Typical Qualifications

General Membership Requirements

Applicants must be between the ages of 14 and 18 years of age. - Parental approval must be obtained. - School transcripts demonstrating a 2.0 grade point average, or better, must be enclosed with the application.- Copy of Birth Certificate must be uploaded with online application.- Copy of Social Security Card must be uploaded with online application - Health Insurance Card if applicable- Applicant Identification card - (FL Driver's License , Identification Card or Current School ID)- 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 6:30pm-8:30pm.

Cadet must have transportation to and from the program.