Fire Cadets meet at the Training Center on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month for physical training, drills and classroom instruction. Saturday meetings are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday meetings are from 5 to 9 p.m. Cadets who graduate from the academy are eligible to ride with fire crews and operate with them (must be age 16 or older). Said Germaine: “The Fire Cadet program is a great experience for young people who have a desire to become a firefighter. “They gain a first-hand perspective on the mental and physical challenges we face every day. “It also gives us a chance to see their work ethic and strength of character in a team environment. It’s always gratifying for me to see these young men and women rise to the challenge.”
