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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/or 3/28/26
Orientation/ Uniform Fit Meeting: 5/30/26 (Invite Only)
Introduction to Fire Cadet Academy: 7/11/26 (Invite Only)
Cadet Academy: July 20 - 25, 2026 (Invite Only)
IF YOU SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED A PHONE CALL OR THE BELOW EMAIL PLEASE CONTACT US AT INFO@MFRCADETS.ORG
Please read this entire section for the upcoming dates and information.
We will contact you by phone to confirm you got this email by March 7th.
All who apply will be invited to participate in both the competitive selection PT Test and Interview.
Only 40-50 spots are available for the 2026 Fire Cadet Academy.
(We have over 150 applications for this years academy)
Selection process will include the following:
PT Test:
When:
Saturday
March 14, 2026
Time:
0800-1100
Where:
Murrieta Valley High School Main Parking Lot
(Off NightHawk Way) see picture below where to park and meet
(We will walk down to the football field from the parking lot)
What to Bring:
Show up in Workout Attire (T- Shirt, Shorts, Running Shoes)
Small Bag with the following:
Water Bottle
Small Snack (Protein Bar, Banana, Etc.)
MFR Cadet Waiver (Attachment) (Signed)
What:
PT Test will consist of push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups and a 1 mile run.
PT Test will be a cumulative score:
(Total push ups + sit ups + pull ups + run = total score)
Run will be scored as follows:
5-6 min/mile = 100
6-7 min/mile = 90
7-8 min/mile = 80
8-9 min/mile = 70
9-10 min/mile = 60
10-11 min/mile = 50
11-12 min/mile = 40
12+ min/mile = No score
Example: 10 push-ups + 10 sit-ups + 10 pull-ups + 90 (6-7 min/mile) = 120
You will be ranked based on your PT and Interview total score.
Interview:
Saturday
March 21 and 28
0700-1600 (Your interview time slot will be sent out on March 14th)
***************More Information on time and location of the Interview will be given out and emailed on March 14th after you complete the PT Testing******************
You will be ranked based on your PT and Interview total score.
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Dates to Mark Down if selected for the Academy:
Orientation/ Uniform Fit Meeting: 5/30/26 (Invite Only)
Introduction to Fire Cadet Academy: 7/11/26 (Invite Only)
Cadet Academy: July 20 - 25, 2026 (Invite Only)
All of these dates are mandatory.
More Information will come later by email for those that are selected for the Academy.
Please sign and have your parents sign (if under the age of 18) the attached MFR Cadet Waiver and bring it with you to participate in the PT Test.
Please be professional and take this process seriously.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us by email:
info@mfrcadets.org
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
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