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Cadet Program Information Hotline: 602-534-4488
or e-mail: phoenixfirecadet@phoenix.gov

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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:

  • 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

Please remember to send your application to:
Phoenix Fire Department
Volunteer Office
150 S. 12th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034

Last modified on
10/29/2008 16:22:14

Photo of Cadet class from December 2006 with Phoenix Fire mentors

Photo of Engineer teaching cadets firefighter skills

Photo of cadet class graduate shaking hand with her Phoenix fire instructors

Photo of cadet class from December 2006