About MFR Cadets

 ABOUT OUR PROGRAM:

The Murrieta Fire Cadet Program is a youth program organized under the City of Murrieta. It provides direct experience for those who are seeking a career in the fire service by integrating them directly with full time firefighters.

PROGRAMS PURPOSE

The purpose of the Cadet program is to educate young men and women in the modern procedures of fire suppression, fire prevention and emergency medical services. The training program is an intense and demanding experience, however, they reap the benefits of an improved character and a deeper understanding of what it takes to pursue a career in the fire service.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP:

Must be between the ages of fourteen and twenty years old

Must have completed the eighth grade

Must have a 2.0 GPA or higher

Complete and PASS the PT Test and Interview.

Must be invited and complete the one week Fire Cadet Academy in July. 

Maintain 15 hours per month of station time and meetings.

REQUIREMENTS WHILE IN THE PROGRAM:

Maintain 2.0 GPA or higher 

15 Hours of "Station of Time" 

Attend the 1 Saturday Monthly Meeting 

Participate in Department and City Events

New Cadets are only accepted into the program once per year, where they must complete a one week academy in order to become a Cadet.

Please visit the Application Form Page to submit an Application on January 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026

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 : TBA  (Invite Only)

Interview: TBA( Invite Only)

Orientation/ Uniform Fit Meeting: TBA (Invite Only)

Introduction to Fire Cadet Academy: TBA (Invite Only)

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

PT Test:

1 Mile Run 

10:00 minute Maximum

This will be a timed event

4 laps around the football field

Push Ups 

(25 Minimum) 

Chest all the way down to fist

Arms all the way up to arms locked out

Can not break “plank” or go on knees

“Stretching or Shaking Out is OK”

Sit Ups 

 (25 Minimum) 

This will be a timed 2 minute event

Hands behind head 

All the way up to elbows touching knees

Pull Ups 

 (No Minimum) 

All the way up with chin over bar

All the way down “deadman hang”

“You will have a minimum of 5 minute break in between events”

“Please come well hydrated and nourished prior to testing”

“All events will be added up into a total number for the final “grade”.