Junior and Cadet Program
The Tasmania Fire Service Junior and Cadet Program is a volunteer-facilitated youth development program for children and young people aged 10 – 14 (Juniors) and 15 – 17 (Cadets) inclusive.
Junior and Cadet members participate in fun and exciting training activities in a well supervised and safe environment. Through participation in the Junior and Cadet Program, children and young people can gain:
- knowledge and practical skills in emergency and natural disaster
- prevention, preparedness and response
- skills in teamwork, leadership, communication and problem solving
- friendships with like-minded peers
- self-confidence
- a sense of belonging to their local community and participating in community life.
The knowledge, skills and experiences gained through participation in a Junior and Cadet Program set children and young people up for success as they mature. Tasmania Fire Service Cadets have been able to draw on their experiences of the program to strengthen their resumés and tertiary study applications. Many graduates of the Junior and Cadet Program have gone on to become Tasmania Fire Service volunteers or employees or to pursue rewarding careers in emergency management.
Who runs the program?
The Junior and Cadet Program is facilitated by Tasmania Fire Service volunteer fire brigades. Junior and Cadet members are supervised by Junior & Cadet Coordinators (adult volunteer brigade members), who hold a Working with Vulnerable People Registration. Junior and Cadet Program Coordinators, plan, organise and run the program, with support from the brigade’s leadership team and members.
Not all volunteer brigades host a Junior and Cadet Program – Find out which brigades have JCP programs here!
