San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Cadet Program

Congratulations to Cadet Ethan Hazlett on earning Cadet of the Quarter! Chief Stowell presented his award at station 35 this morning! Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Cadet drill at 38’s! 1 3/4 hose control and sign offs. Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Ground ladders and sign offs at 35’s! Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Hose lays were the topic for a night drill at 11’s in Golden Hill! Our next orientation is a week away! To join, visit sdfdcadets.com the program is for 16-21 year old men and women interested in the fire service. Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Allied equipment drill at 29’s in San Ysidro! Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

After 4 dedicated years of hard work as a volunteer cadette with the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, Aaron has officially been offered a position with the San... Diego Fire-Rescue Department!! At 21 he will more than likely be the youngest in his academy. He continues to be such an example of drive, will and dedication! We could not be more proud to see him flourish in such a noble profession of service May God continue to protect you and the rest of your colleagues #proudmommoment #SDFD See more

RIC and FF survival drill during the cadet ride along academy! Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Early morning run from day 2 of last weekends ride along cadet academy! Cadets take turns performing cadences to keep them motivated! Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Structure fire scenarios today for the ride along certified cadets! Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Cadet Ride a long Winter Academy 2021 Day 2 uniform inspection. Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Action packed Cadet drill at Station 12 in Lincoln Park a couple weeks ago. Cadets had the chance to train on ladders, chainsaws, engine and truck inventories, and even meet Dora the CA-TF8 Search Dog! Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Huge thank you to @architects_mosher_drew for the large toy donation dropped off at station 4 today! All SDFD stations are excepting toys for tots! Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Quarterly drill last weekend at SDFD’s training facility! Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Cadet drill a couple of nights ago. The drill focused on sign offs including apparatus inventory and ropes! Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Cadets volunteering for the burn Institute at 45’s in Mission Valley! Visit sdfdcadets.com #sdfd #sdfdcadets #firedepartment #training #fireacademy #volunteering #firefighter #hoselays

Congratulations to Cadet Miguel Acosta! Today Chief Stowell presented Miguel with cadet of the quarter! Keep up your hard work.

Cadet participating in our department wide forcible entry IST. During 24 hour ride alongs, cadets are the 5th member of the apparatus and learn all parts of being a FF!

6 former Cadets are currently in SDFD’s paramedic school class 4! Keep up your hard work and dedication. Good luck!

Cadet drill at 35’s in UTC. This drill consisted of ground extension ladders, one and two person!

Numerous cadet drills are being hosted throughout San Diego tonight by on duty firefighters! Tonight we welcome many new cadets to the program. At 29’s in San Ysidro cadets are currently learning about the different apparatus and how to drop off at a fire hydrant!

Zoom meeting with San Diego High MedTech Program. Students were introduced to what the cadet program has to offer and how to join! To join, visit sdfdcadets.com

Hide and seek!!! Cadets acted as victims hidden in a large concrete rubble pile, simulating a large building collapse. Cadets pictured with K9 Search Specialist Georgia.

Firefighter survival drill at 14’s in North Park!

Hose lays and tools aloft during a ride along at 35’s in UTC!

Ride alongs are back! Cadets are the 5th person on the rig and learn the job of a firefighter during 24 hour ride alongs. Today has been a busy day so far on E-5 in Hillcrest.

SCBA familiarization and ff survival during a drill at 8’s in Mission Hills!

Allied equipment drill at 29’s in San Ysidro!

Hose lays during sign offs at 14’s in North Park!