The Fire Cadet scheme is for young people aged 13-18 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: Stocksbridge, Elm Lane, Birley Moor, Rotherham, Dearne, Edlington and Cudworth.

However, please note, our cadet groups are currently full. The only bases with vacancies are Stocksbridge and Dearne. 

While a Fire Cadet, the young people are enrolled on to a BTEC in Teamwork and Personal skill (13-15 Level 1 & 16-18 Level 2).

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

To register your interest in the Fire Cadet scheme, please complete our cadet interest form.

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.