SHELBINA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT CADET POLICIES

 

Requirements:

 

  1. Must be at least 16 years old with a valid Missouri driver’s license.  OR- Must be at least 15 years old with a parent on the department.
  2. Must have a clean driving record.  This will be checked.
  3. Must not have any criminal record.  This will be checked.
  4. Must live within the Shelbina Fire Protection District area.
  5. Must be interested in the fire service.
  6. Must be enrolled in school and carry at least a “C” average.  Grade cards need to be turned into Chief within a few days upon receiving them.  Must also always remember school and school activities come first.
  7. Must be neat, clean and generally well groomed.  Beards are prohibited and mustaches must be trimmed neatly.
  8. Must be in general good health.  Must be drug and alcohol free.  Drug screens are required.  Random drug and alcohol screens may be done.
  9. Must have parental permission.

 

Code of Conduct:

           

            Those who are firefighter cadets share a desire for community service and a dedication to fellow citizens, accept personal stress and danger, learn scores of different kinds of knowledge and skills, undergo the hardships and hazards of operating under emergency conditions, experience the joy of saving a life, balanced with the frustration and sorrow of being unable to do so, and see and experience tremendous ups and downs.  Through all of this, professionalism and confidentiality are required. 

 

            Each cadet will be responsible for his/her behavior on the fire scene, fire department premises or at any fire department activity.  All laws will be observed, including speed limits, stop signs, traffic lights, right-of-ways.  No obscene, vulgar or crude language or behavior will be tolerated while at any fire department activity or emergency scene.  The use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs while on duty, participating in activities or while on the fire department premises will not be tolerated.  All gender-specific teasing or insults are prohibited.

 

Responsibilities:

  1. Attend all training, unless working or at a school function.  Notify chief or officer if unable to attend.
    1. Cadet training will be once a month, day and time to be determined by group.  Training will be held at the fire station unless specified otherwise.
    2. Firefighter training is every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:00 PM.  Cadets are encouraged to train along with the firefighter in order to perform effectively in combined evolutions on the emergency scene and to learn new skills, build friendships and build trust in each other. 
  2. Respond safely and appropriately to all fire scenes, or fire station if responding to the station.  Obey all traffic laws.  Wear seat belts at all times.  Cadets are not allowed to run blue lights or sirens.
  3. Wear full protective gear, if issued, at all times on the emergency scene.
  4. On fire scenes cadets are to respond to lead apparatus or cadet officer in charge.
  5. Cadets will be assigned jobs which may include getting hoses off truck, straightening hose lines, supporting firefighter rehabilitation, setting up and helping with air supply station, helping set up ground ladders, serve as first aid standbys, retrieving equipment for firefighters, providing refreshments, helping with salvage and cleanup activities.
  6. Cadets will provide all-around support back at the fire station.  Washing and rolling hose, cleaning and restocking equipment and apparatus, placing equipment back in service, assisting in vehicle, building and grounds maintenance and testing hose.
  7. Cadets will not be allowed to go into burning structure, fight vehicle fires or natural cover fires.  No interior operations whatsoever are permitted.  Once the fire is extinguished and the scene is deemed generally safe by the incident commander cadets may be allowed in to assist with mop-up operations as long as they are accompanied with a Senior firefighter or officer.
  8. Cadets will not be allowed to respond on first responder calls or vehicle extrication incidents.
  9. Cadets will not be allowed to handle or direct traffic on any public or private roadway.
  10. Cadets are responsible to attend school and school functions regularly.  “School comes first.”  If absent from school, he/she is not to respond to any fire.
  11. All responsibilities assigned to cadet members must be carried out in a quick, orderly, and quiet manner.
  12. If any problems between cadets or cadet/firefighters arise on a fire scene, at the fire station or at a fire department activity, the cadet is to go to his cadet officer in charge.  The problem will be handled at an appropriate place and time.
  13. Cadets will help in all fundraisers and community service projects including boot drives, barbeques, parades, etc.  If dress uniform is required it will be provided.
  14. Cadets will help with fire prevention activities in the community.
  15. Upon completion of the cadet program, which will be upon graduation from high school, cadets will be responsible for submitting an application for firefighter.  Cadets who have successfully completed the program will be given priority when a firefighter position becomes available.

 

Ethics:

 

            Among the key components of our fire department cadet program is the value of the program in teaching young people how to interact with adults and with one another as adults.  The hands-on experiences of interacting with peers and adult leaders give young people opportunities to learn and practice decision making and problem-solving skills, discuss values and formulate their own value system, reflect on and learn about themselves in relation to others, experiment with their identity as emerging adults, participate as a member of a group and cultivate a capacity to enjoy life.

            As a member of the Shelbina Fire Protection District you are a valuable and vital link.  You will be respected and looked up to by family, friends and the community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHELBINA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

 

 

 

Dear Prospective Firefighter Cadet,

 

            Thank you for taking an interest in becoming a volunteer firefighter cadet with the Shelbina Fire Protection District.  The position of cadet is one of tremendous responsibility and dedication.  It demands a great deal from each individual.

 

            The Shelbina Fire Protection District is a progressive organization that maintains a high level of professionalism and expertise.  Becoming a member of the cadet team carries with it not only pride but also a tremendous responsibility.  We are very proud of the men and women who make up the Shelbina Fire Protection District.  They are highly motivated and committed to the betterment of the community.

 

            We constantly strive to enhance and improve the level of fire protection and rescue services provided to the residents of the Shelbina Fire Protection District.  In doing so we are constantly improving the district and its personnel.

 

            One of our first requirements to become a firefighter cadet is to get your parents’ permission.  We are a very family oriented organization, and we feel it is very important to have your parents’ blessings on this life experience.  On the bottom of this letter you will find a blank for you and your parents or guardians to sign.  We require both parents or guardians to sign.  If they have any questions or concerns, please have them call the fire station at 573-588-2599, or Chief Gene Harland at 573-588-4487, or Assistant Chief Allan Wilt at 573-588-2236.  Either would be glad to answer any questions.

 

Once again, we thank you for your interest and look forward to working with you!

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Gene Harland, Fire Chief

Allan Wilt, Assistant Chief

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cadet’s signature & date:_____________________________________________________

 

Mother’s signature & date:____________________________________________________

 

Father’s signature & date:_____________________________________________________

           

 

Name_____________________________________________________Phone_____________

 

 

 

Address___________________________________________________Cell________________

 

 

 

Emergency Contact/Relationship________________________________Phone_____________

 

 

 

Address___________________________________________________Cell________________

 

 

 

Medial Conditions______________________________________________________________

 

 

 

Vehicle(s) Driven_______________________________________________________________

 

 

 

Driver License #_____________________________________Vehicle Plate #______________

 

 

 

Place of Employment_________________________________________Phone_____________

 

 

 

Auto Insurance Co.___________________________________________Agent_____________

 

 

 

Life Insurance Co.____________________________________________Agent_____________

 

 

 

Personal Information____________________________________________________________

 

 

 

Special Interests_______________________________________________________________

 

 

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