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JOIN OUR CADET PROGRAM!

Are you between the ages of 14 & 17 and interested in becoming a firefighter or learning what the fire service is all about? Come join our team as a Cadet Firefighter!

The Town of Fond du Lac Fire/EMS Department is always accepting applications for Cadet Firefighters. Ages 14+, No Experience Necessary, we will put you through all required training!

As a Cadet Firefighter, you will be assigned a mentor. Your mentor is an experienced Firefighter member of the department, with whom you will work during training to gain an understanding of the fire service and real-world experience. You will be given a full set of Personal Protective Equipment and be able to attend all trainings and meetings. You will also have the opportunity to take classes and obtain certifications. At the end of your cadet program, when you turn 18 years old, you will be brought onto the department as a full-status Firefighter ready to hit the ground running in your fire service career.

The Town of Fond du Lac Fire/EMS Department Cadet program has been the start for many current department members along with several current Full-Time Firefighter/Paramedics in the surrounding areas and serves as a great starting point for a career in the Fire Service.

For more information on the full details of our Cadet Program, please see the attached document labeled “Cadet Program Information”. Also please see the attached link labeled “New Member Info” for information on Station addresses, trainings, meetings and contact information. Please feel free to save a copy for yourself!

Cadet Member

If you are interested in filling out an application to become a Cadet member please select the link labeled “Cadet Member Application”. Applications may be filled out online and sent to Fire Chief Dean Birschbach at [email protected]. Applications may also be printed off, filled out and dropped off at any department training or meeting.

Parents

Parents of interested Cadet members please be aware that the Town of Fond du Lac Fire/EMS Department requires Parental consent in order for persons to join our Cadet Program. Please fill out the below “Cadet Consent Form” and send in with the application online or drop off with the application in person in order for your child's application to be considered. Thank you!

Contact Fire Chief Dean Birschbach via phone(920) 579-4554 or email([email protected]) with any interest or questions!

Firefighter Certification Trainings

All initial firefighter technical certification classes are provided through Moraine Park Technical College.

If you are interested in taking Fire Certification classes please visit Morainepark.edu/academics/classes, scroll down and select NON-CREDIT for the preferred semester, scroll down until you find the desired Fire Certification Course.

You may also call Moraine Park Technical College Student Services at (920) 924-3200 or Fire Chief Dean Birschbach at (920) 579-4554 with any questions.

If interested in Online Fire Science Degree programs please visit firescience.org for more information on available programs.