A Cadet Firefighter (also known as a Junior Firefighter in some areas) is a member of the Windsor Fire Departments youth program. This program is made up of up to 10 members, who may act as a reserve firefighting force for large scale or long duration incidents, as well as filling in as support staff back at the fire stations.

The Windsor Fire Department Cadets program has been up and running since November 2008. It started out with three Cadet Firefighters, and now is up to six members.

The main goals of the program are the promotion of the fire service in local youth, who may seek to further their involvement, either in the career sector or as a future volunteer firefighter in their home communities, wherever they may eventually be.

Aspects of the Program

1. Age group for the program is 16 – 19 years of age inclusive
2. Parental or guardian consent is required to join the program
3. Candidates parents or guardians are welcome to attend the interviews to ensure all questions and expectations of the program are understood.
4. RCMP and Medical abstracts are required (paperwork for these documents are part of the application package).
5. Successful applicants submit copies of school class schedules and semester marks to the Windsor Fire Department while in school, to ensure grades are kept up to normal levels.
6. Cadet members train with the regular members of the Department, and are covered by insurances and workers compensation coverages while doing so.
7. Cadet members may respond to emergency scenes, with the exception of motor vehicle accidents on permission of the Officer in Charge, once required training levels are met.