Are you aged 13 to 17?

By joining the fire cadets, you can:

• find out how the fire service contributes to society and promotes fire safety
• develop your personal safety and fire safety knowledge
• improve your communication and leadership skills
• develop your self-esteem and self-confidence
• improve your self-discipline, social consciousness, and sense of community belonging
• develop mentally, physically and morally

The fire cadets are a uniformed youth organisation designed to provide young people with free training and personal development opportunities in a safe and friendly environment.

If you live in Tyne and Wear, you can attend weekly meetings where you’ll enjoy activities like:

• firefighting drills
• team building exercises
• learning about the fire and rescue service

You’ll also be able to:

• represent the Fire and Rescue Service at ceremonial occasions and sports events
• visit partner organisations
• display your skills at open days, summer fairs and other events

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has 7 fire cadet units, which run at various locations from 6pm to 8pm:

If you’re interested in joining, download the fire cadets application form (PDF: 790KB) or call us on 0191 444 1500 for more information.