2026 cadet Academy Information 

You should recieve an EMAIL for the results of the PT Test and Interview process on March 29th. 

Please email us at mfrcadets@gmail.com if you have not received the results EMAIL by March 30th.

Timeline of Application Process:

Application Open: 1/1/26

Application Closed: 2/28/26

Phone and Email Notification: Week of 3/1/26

PT Test : 3/14/26 

Interview: 3/21/26 and 3/28/26 

Orientation/ Uniform Fitting Meeting: 5/30/26 (Invite Only)

Introduction to Fire Cadet Academy: 7/11/26 (Invite Only)

Cadet Academy: July 20 - 25, 2026 (Invite Only)

How to prepare for the July 2026 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