The Senior Cadet program was created in 2000 by the Advisors of Fire Cadet Company 511. The purpose of the program is to provide pre-employment fire service training opportunities for citizens of the City of Seattle.

Who Can Join?

Any person who is at least 19 years old, has a high school diploma or has passed an equivalency test (G.E.D.), and has a valid Washington State driver’s license.

Engine Operations	Ladder Operations	Fire Suppression
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus	Search & Rescue Techniques	Problem Solving & Discipline
Communication	Teamwork	Physical Conditioning

Meetings

Senior Cadets meet on Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at the Joint Training Facility, 9401 Myers Way South, Seattle.

How Much Does it Cost to be a Member?

Each Senior Cadet pays $10.00 per month dues. There are additional fees for special trips and events.

What Uniform and Equipment Requirements Must I Purchase?

Each member must provide himself or herself with a pair of black leather 5" high safety shoes that must be able to be polished (not suede). Also each member will have to purchase a uniform which consists of a shirt with patches and a name tag, trousers, a 1 1/2" black belt and a uniform T-shirt. The program provides a helmet, bunking coat, bunking pants, bunking boots and leather gloves.

(Please call (206) 615-1300 for more details)

Enrollment

The enrollment schedule for the Senior Cadet program is August 1st thru August 14th each year.

Fire Department Personnel

Administrative Advisor - Lt. Keith L. Wyatt
Supervising Instructor - Firefighter Jason Lynch
Senior Instructor - Firefighter Matt Runte
 

For more information contact:

Lt. Keith L. Wyatt
Seattle Fire Department
9401 Myers Way South
Seattle, Washington 98108

Cadet Program Hotline
206-615-1300
Or 206-386-1400 (Fire Department Headquarters)

Last Modified:   August 17, 2009