South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

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Fire Cadets scheme

Our Fire Cadets scheme is now open for recruitment (with the exception of Elm Lane Branch due to a station refurbishment)

The Fire Cadet scheme is for young people aged 13-17 years old and is designed to encourage growth in confidence, self-esteem, practical and theoretical skills.

The scheme is run at seven fire stations across South Yorkshire: Elm Lane, Birley Moor, Rotherham, Dearne, Edlington, Cudworth and soon Stocksbridge.

Although the scheme ends at 18 there are opportunities to continue as a Volunteer Instructor which builds on individual’s leadership and management skills.

For further details on the Fire Cadet scheme please email firecadets@syfire.gov.uk

Should you have a complaint about our Fire Cadet scheme, please visit the ‘make a complaint’ page on our website.

Fire cadet registration

This content was last updated on May 06th, 2025