Fire Cadet Application 2025

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Closing date for applications: Monday 18th August

 

Young Person Details:

This form should be completed by the parent / guardian for any Young Person under the age of 18. If necessary, the form can be completed by a nominated scribe.

This next section is mandatory- Please complete all field criteria.













Emergency Contact 1:





Emergency Contact 2:





Consent:

By signing this referral form you are confirming that you hold parental responsibility over the named child/young person, and you are consenting to South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (“SWFRS”) processing your and the child/young person’s personal data for the purposes of participating in the Fire Cadets.

Parent/Guardian acceptance

Medical Information:

As a service we aim to be as inclusive as possible and can adjust our timetable / activities to accommodate requirements/conditions as necessary.

Parent/Guardian must complete each section below and provide details as required.

Does the applicant have any of the following?












I consent to my child receiving medication as instructed and any emergency treatment including anaesthetic or blood transfusion as considered necessary by the medical authorities present.

We would attempt to make contact with you before seeking treatment.

YesNo

Additional Information:




Young Person must complete each section below and provide details as required. (Parent/Guardian can scribe for young person if necessary.)






Our Commitment to You:

We understand that in some cases additional support may be needed to enable a candidate to participate fully in the Selection Process (e.g. dyslexia). Please record any support requirements that you may have in the space below. This information enables us to ensure that the necessary arrangements are made on your behalf. This detail is kept completely confidential and has no bearing on any selection decision.

Fire Cadets’ Code of Conduct:

Fire Cadet Instructors are responsible for maintaining appropriate conduct amongst Fire Cadets. Instructors, Volunteers and Cadets represent the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) and must remember their responsibilities to the community, ensuring courteous and professional behaviour at all times.
Listed below are the elements of the code of conduct to be followed by Instructors, and Cadets alike and will form an agreed contract when signed.
•Fire Cadets and Instructors are required to act in a polite and disciplined manner and do nothing to bring the FRS into disrepute
•Parents/Carers are responsible for the Cadet’s safety when travelling to and from the Cadet location
•Cadets must not enter a Fire Station unsupervised nor arrive more than 30 minutes before the session begins. Instructors must be at the location prior to the Cadets arriving
•All uniform/PPE issued remains the property of the FRS and must be maintained in good condition and returned upon the request of the FRS
•Full uniform must be worn by all Cadets and Instructors when attending Fire Cadets sessions and official functions, and may not be worn on any occasion other than to official Fire Cadets activities
•All Fire Service equipment must not be operated unsupervised
•All personal property will be treated with respect
•Any damage or loss of uniform or equipment must be reported to an Instructor at the earliest opportunity
•Fire Cadets and Instructors must keep the premises clean and tidy at all times
•Smoking is not permitted during Fire Cadet Sessions or whilst undertaking Fire Cadet Activities
•Fire Cadets and Instructors are required to be presentable when in uniform. Long hair must be tied back and must not obscure the face in any way whilst on drill
•No visible jewellery should be worn during drill yard activities
•All accidents, injuries and near-misses occurring whilst undertaking Fire Cadet Activities must be reported immediately to Instructors and recorded appropriately in accordance with FRS procedures
•Fire Cadets must comply with all instructions given by Instructors
•Fire Cadets and Instructors must apply an attitude of fairness, equality and respect to others. Obscene or abusive language will not be tolerated
•Chewing gum is not permitted during Fire Cadet sessions or activities
•Personal mobile phones must be turned off and kept in a secure location during Fire Cadet sessions/activities. The FRS will not take any responsibility for personal belongings
•Fire Cadets who do not follow this code of conduct will be subject to the Fire Cadets’ Disciplinary Process

I confirm that I have read and understand the code of conduct and agree to comply with all of the above.

Cadet (applicant)

Parent/Guardian

Equal Opportunities:




Please note: Ethnic Origin questions are not about nationality, place of birth or citizenship. They are about colour and broad ethnic group - UK citizens can belong to any of the groups indicated.





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