Fire Cadets offers young people the opportunity to develop their confidence and life skills. It's a totally free programme that runs from a Fire station in your borough one evening per week. It's a bit like Scouts or Guides – only you'll gain real-world skills, make lots of new friends, and have a lot of fun along the way!
Meet real cadets, get an idea of what it's like, and see what's in it for you!
Fire Cadets in 3 minutes – watch our video and meet current Fire Cadets.
Ready to join Fire Cadets? Submit your application now!
First and foremost, because it's really good fun! But there are lots of other reasons too:
Learn new things – from hands-on skills like running out hoses and climbing ladders to how to work really well in a team.
Become more confident – By the end of the programme every Cadet has grown in confidence.
Make new friends – Have the chance to make new friends outside of school and become part of the Fire Brigade family.
Get ahead in interviews – whether you want to go to Uni, college, or go straight into work, you'll have a unique experience to talk about, and a great reference too.
Everyone is included- There is no cost for joining Fire Cadets.
There are lots of development opportunities to aspire to, including Officer Cadets, the Ceremonial Team, or applying to become a Volunteer Cadet Instructor when you turn 18. Explore the Fire Cadet journey here.
Cadets attend a fire station one evening a week, during term time, working alongside Brigade and community volunteers.
Fire Cadets units are located in all 32 London Boroughs and the City of London.
