DCVFD has a program in place to promote volunteerism among high school students aged 16-18. Cadet members are assigned duty crews as any other member and are permitted to ride the fire engine. They are prohibited from riding an ambulance or a specialty unit such as Tower 13 or Rescue Squad 10. They are elibible for the same training opportunities as senior members and perform the same duties on calls as a senior member (with proper certifications and a parental release). The main difference is that cadets MUST leave duty before 10:00 P.M. on school nights without exception.

Cadet membership is contingent on parental permission and suitable academic progress (a C average) and may be revoked by a cadet's parents at any time for any reason.

Cadet applicants must print out and complete the following two documents:

Academic Inquiry Form

Parental Permission Form

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