A youth program run by the Orange County Fire Authority in California that gives young people practical insight into the fire protection profession. Recruits complete a ten-week Fire Cadet Trainee Academy held once per year, then do non-hazardous work such as pre-fire planning and door-to-door fire prevention, plus drills and field trips. Cadets must keep a 2.0 GPA or above and have no arrests or convictions.
Offered by Orange County Fire Authority. Internship for high school students in California, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
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Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. Fire Cadet Program is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in California. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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