What are the responsibilities and job description for the FIRE CADET (CIVILIAN) YOUTH SERVICES UNIT position at City of Cincinnati?
The goal of the Summer Cadet Program is to provide support for students interested in Fire Fighter work who are not old enough to become Fire Recruits, enabling them to continue their education and encouraging them to participate in the Fire Recruit examination. The future of our organization is dependent upon our ability to recruit and retain quality employees.
Cadets shall assist the Fire Department in a variety of duties. Under direct supervision, a cadet will interact with the public and perform other duties as assigned.
The duties shall include but not be limited to the following:
The Cadets will partake in keeping the City safe, instilling a sense of pride in their community.
The duties shall include but not be limited to the following:
The Cadets will partake in keeping the City safe, instilling a sense of pride in their community.
Cadets will spend time assigned to a Fire Fighter conducting a variety of duties:
- Including patrol of City neighborhoods and attending community events within the City.
- Introduction to serveral Fire Techniques.
Cadets will wear provided uniforms, and shall participate in classes and other Department sponsored training.
Cadets shall be evaluated at the beginning and conclusion of the program, using a written evaluation form and shall work thirty (30) hours per week.
Applicants are required to have two (2) recommendation forms completed by family members, teachers, mentors, or friends. Applicants must share the link below to those completing the recommendation forms. Applicants will not be considered until the forms are completed.Recommendation forms may be submitted by clicking the following link:
Letters of Recommendation Link
Other Requirements:
Must be currently enrolled in an Ohio high school or have graduated from an Ohio high school less than six months ago.
Minimum age by the start date is 14 years old and maximum age is 18 years old.
- Cadets will be required to stand and walk during a shift up to 8 hours with maximum 30 hours per week.
- Cadets will be required to participate in physical fitness training less than one hour per day.
- Cadets will be required to participate in CPR classes.
- Cadets will be required to perform duties in adverse weather conditions.
- Cadets must be able to observe and report unsafe conditions.
- Cadets must be able to carry tools and fire equipment that may weigh more than 25 pounds.
Salary : $26,936
