Timeline of Application Process:
Application Open: 1/1/25
Application Closed: 2/28/25
Phone and Email Notification: Week of 3/1/25
PT Test :4/5/25 (Invite Only)
Interview: 4/6/25 ( Invite Only)
Orientation/ Uniform Fit Meeting: 5/10/25 (Invite Only)
Introduction to Fire Cadet Academy: 6/28/25 (Invite Only)
Cadet Academy: July 21 - 26, 2025 - 0700-1700 (Invite Only)
Fire Cadet Graduation: 10:00 am July 26th at MVHS
WHAT TO BRING
Make sure you bring the following items every day:
(1) Pair of Black Steel Toe Boots (must be able to polish)
(1) Uniform Shirt - Pressed/Ironed
(1) Uniform Pants - Pressed/Ironed
(2) Cadet T-Shirt(s)
(1) Pair of Running Shoes
(2) Pairs of Black Socks
(1) Cadet PT Shorts
AMAZON ORDER
Use the link HERE to purchase the following items:
These items are the required items for the academy! If you buy something that is similar it will not count.
(2) Pens- Black Zebra F-301 Bold Ballpoint Pens
Pocket Sized Notepad- (COIDEA waterproof black notepad)
Safety Glasses -Ticonn Clear Safety Glasses
Work Gloves (Leather) Wells Lamont Leather Work Gloves
Gear bag (Black Duffel) QT&QY 40L Duffle Bag
Approximately $150.00 for these items
Use the Amazon link HERE to purchase the above items.
Thursday July 24th
Meeting Time: 0700
Show up in PT gear
Meeting Location: 26266 Washington Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562
Parking will be across from the main entrance in the dirt area.
When you arrive leave your belongings in your vehicle. We will be driving into the facility together.
Pick up Location: Murrieta Valley High School
42200 Nighthawk Wy, Murrieta, CA 92562
Items to bring: Helmets, Gloves, Eye protection, Uniform, Sun Screen
Lunch, Water, Plenty of snacks, Camp Chair.
Watch all 3 of the CPR and First Aid videos below prior to Tuesday 7/22
How to prepare for the July 2025 Academy:
Recommend Daily
Physically:
Workouts
Push Ups, Sit Ups, Pull Ups, Weight Lifting, Circuit Training
Cardio Training:
Running, Walking, Hiking, Biking, Etc.
Mentally:
Fire and EMS Related Books
Fire Related videos on YouTube
Fire Resources on Google
Nutrition:
Eating Healthy Foods:
Chicken, Rice, Veggies, Etc.
Cutting out junk food and sugary drinks
Hydration:
Drinking plenty of water throughout the day
Electrolyte Replacement
Outside/Heat Acclimation:
Go and Play Outside
Do Yard Work
Enjoy the outdoors
Be used to standing on your feet all day