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Mesa Fire Department Cadet Program
The Mesa Fire Department Fire Cadet Educational Program occurs September through June and is a youth educational program of the Mesa Fire Department designed for males and females aged 15 through 20.

The Cadet program provides the means and opportunity for participants to learn skills applicable to the firefighting profession. 

The Cadet learns about the Fire Service and, in turn, volunteers time to the City of Mesa.

To find out more about eligibility requirements, the application process, program fees and program commitments, visit our recruitment page.

Program Goals

  • Develop team building and leadership skills
  • Understand the firefighter-recruit testing process
  • Learn basic firefighting skills, CPR and first aid techniques
  • Participate in physical fitness
  • Become familiar with fire equipment and apparatus
  • Ride along on fire apparatus (Only those that complete the program)

For Cadet information contact Captain Jeff Stieber 480-644-5560.

Open Recruitment

The next Cadet Recruitment will be

September of 2009

Please contact Captain Stieber at
480-644-5560

 

Applications are no longer available

 

Meeting Dates, Times & Location

The Cadet group meets on the first Saturday of each month from 8:00am to 1:00pm.

Event Schedule

 
Most meetings are held at the Fire Public Safety Training Facility located at 3260 North 40th Street, Mesa.

The meetings will include class room training as well as physical fitness training,  practicing firefighting techniques and performing emergency medical skills. Participation will require physical activity.

Other Activities

The Cadet Post also participates in community service events including fund raising and public education activities. Participation in these extra activities is not required, however, members are expected to participate when available.  Volunteer Opportunities.