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County encourages local high schoolers to participate in ATCO Fire Cadet Program

The County of Grande Prairie is encouraging local youth to consider signing up for the ATCO Fire Cadet Program.

Young people between the ages of 16 and 18 living in the County of Grande Prairie or the Towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith, or Wembley are urged to participate in one of five scheduled information sessions at several local high schools between September 24th and October 2nd.

County officials maintain that the ATCO Fire Cadet Program is a “great opportunity” for high schoolers to explore their abilities, work with professional firefighters, and learn important life and leadership skills.

Participants can expect a level of classroom learning, combined with field training guided by industry professionals using real firefighting equipment.

Applicants must have an interest in firefighting and emergency medical response, be comfortable with physically demanding tasks, and commit to one full semester of work, for eight to ten hours per month.

Application is free and interested individuals are encouraged to apply online on the county’s website.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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