Cadet Program Information Hotline: 602-534-4488
or e-mail: phoenixfirecadet@phoenix.gov
Volunteer Application for the Cadet Program
The Phoenix Fire Department Cadet Program was started in 1975. The purpose of the program is to provide cadets with hands-on emergency medical training, work experience at fire stations, training in firefighter skills and volunteerism for the community.
Cadets are required to volunteer a minimum of 32 hours per quarter (every three months) to the department. This may be done in a variety of areas such as teaching CPR, helping at a fire station open house, public education events or the service van program. Cadets are responsible for staffing the service van, which provides customer service support such as non-emergency transport for behavioral health incidents. Once on-duty, cadets notify the battalion chiefs to be placed on the roll call. Field battalion chiefs and captains supervise the on-duty staff of cadets.
The Cadet Program is a tremendous asset to the Phoenix Fire Department. More than $250,000 of annual volunteer service is provided to the community. It is also a great way to gain knowledge about the Phoenix Fire Department, learn the basic skills of a firefighter and get support, encouragement and insight in pursuing a career in the fire service.
Current requirements to be eligible for the Cadet Program are:
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- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
- Complete an application
- Go through a selection board interview
- Have a background check
- Have a valid Arizona driver's license
- Have a good driving record
By DiAngelea Millar, on Monday, December 5th, 2011
Phoenix Fire Department
Volunteer Office
150 S. 12th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034