NORTH YORKSHIRE FIRE SERVICE ‘FIRE CADETS’ SCHEME 2023
For the last two years North Yorkshire Fire Service have run a Fire Cadets scheme, which involved a number of students from Richmond School. The cadets graduated in July and the fire service is now recruiting for the next group of cadets.
Fire Cadets is an evening based youth course which will runs weekly between 7-9pm from Richmond Fire Station during term time only. It is a 2 year course which is funded by parents, carers and guardians where cadets complete theory and practical activities in line with the National Fire Chiefs Council Fire Cadet scheme.
The course is delivered by experienced and competent fire and rescue service staff. Completion of this course results in each cadet being awarded a BTEC Level 2 in Fire & Rescue Services in the Community.
The course is designed for students currently in Years 9 and 10. During the duration of the course cadets will cover:
- The structure of Fire & Rescue services
- How to safely work at height
- How to operate pumps and hose
- Respond to fire service scenarios
- Learn about teamworking and leadership
- Create and deliver community safety campaigns
For cadets there will also be opportunities to assist with charitable events, community safety events, visits to other fire stations to look at different equipment and talks and discussions from other parts of the service such as business, fire safety and control room operations. We are hoping to start the course no later than November. Application forms can be requested from Martin Elliott at this email address:
martin.elliott@northyorksfire.gov.uk
The forms need to be returned by Saturday September 30th.