County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service
For further information contact the Young People and Arson Reduction Coordinator in CPP
FIRE CADETS
APPLICATION PACK
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service
For further information contact the Young People and Arson Reduction Coordinator in CPP
COUN
TY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON YOUNG FIRE CADET
APPLICATION FORM
CDDFRS has thirteen Fire Cadet schemes throughout County Durham & Darlington.
The pur
pose of these schemes is to provide training and development opportunities principally through
Fire Service related activities. Fire Cadets members will be recruited when aged between 13 and 17
years, from the communities of Durham and Darlington.
Si
milar to real firefighters the role structure within Fire Cadets is as follows:
Fi
re Cadet (FC) - 13 -17 years old;
• Leading Fire Cadet (Crew Manager) - *14 years old onwards;
• Seni
or Fire Cadet (Watch Manager A) - *16 years old onwards;
• Juni
or Instructor (Watch Manager B) - Aged *17;
• Vol
unteer Instructor Aged *18 onwards, subject to satisfactory clearance checks and performance.
Yo
ung firefighters are encouraged to work in the community for the benefit of the community at open
days, summer fares and Community Safety events.
Oppor
tunities arise for members to meet other branches within Durham and Darlington, as well as
nationally. This can be in a social setting such as national/local camps, or at youth seminars/forum
where young people are offered a chance to share their views on current issues.
The Fire Cadet scheme encourage members to make the most of their physical and mental capabilities
and to become more responsible, safer and caring members of their communities.
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ubject to available positions
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service
For further information contact the Young People and Arson Reduction Coordinator in CPP
Please return to: Young People and Arson Reduction Coordinator, Community Protection and
Prevention Department, Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, Service Headquarters,
Belmont Business Park, Durham, DH1 1TW
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I agree to my child joining the Fire Cadets and partaking in all Fire Cadet activities. I can confirm
that the information on this application form is correct.
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Date: _________________________________________________________
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service
For further information contact the Young People and Arson Reduction Coordinator in CPP
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