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Paramedic/Fire Academy Cadet Training Program

SAN DIEGO REGIONAL FIRE & EMERGENCY

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Funding Amount

Program support varies; examples: $250 for training gear, $500 for mannequins, $1,000 for EMT training classes

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Paramedic/Fire Academy Cadet Training Program

Funder: San Diego Regional Fire Foundation

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California - Focus on Health Sciences High and Middle College (City Heights) and Lincoln High School

Program Name: 1904 Cadet Program

Focus Areas:

  • High school youth emergency medical response training

  • EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification

  • First aid and emergency care education

  • American Heart Association certifications

  • Pathway to firefighter and paramedic careers

  • Youth development in underserved communities

  • Cultural diversity in emergency services

    • Eligibility:

  • High school students, primarily from underserved communities

  • Students at participating schools (Health Sciences High and Middle College, Lincoln High School)

  • Youth ages 14-18 (high school age)

  • Focus on culturally diverse, economically disadvantaged populations

    • Program Components:

  • Curriculum: Comprehensive emergency medical care education and skills training

  • Certifications: American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certifications

  • Pathway: EMT training as foundation for firefighter/paramedic careers

  • Leadership: Student-led fire academy operations (e.g., Fire Academy Chief role)

  • Community Service: CPR training for residents (e.g., 200+ San Diego residents trained in Compression Only CPR)

  • Competition: Best of the Best Competition showcasing emergency medical and fire skills

    • Recent Achievements:

  • Cadet Aneli Garcia named one of 25 Most Remarkable Teens in San Diego (2023)

  • Best of the Best Competition: 120 teams, Aneli Garcia earned first place gold medal in Emergency Medical Technician category (March 2023)

  • 3.97 GPA maintenance among cadets

  • Leadership roles in school fire academies

    • Associated Programs:

  • Las Mujeres Fuertes: Girls-focused program teaching first responder skills and career exposure

  • Home Fire Safety Program: Student creation of home fire escape plans

  • Annual Home Fire Escape Plan Student Contest: Citywide competition for students

    • Contact:

  • San Diego Regional Fire Foundation

  • Phone: 619.814.1352

  • Address: 2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 160, San Diego, CA 92106

  • Executive Director: Joan Jones

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Detailed application information for individual student participation is not provided in the available documentation.

    To Participate (as a student):
    1. Attend one of the participating schools:
    - Health Sciences High and Middle College (City Heights)
    - Lincoln High School
    2. Enroll in the 1904 Cadet Program during school registration
    3. Participate in curriculum and training throughout the academic year

    For School/Program Funding:
    Contact the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation directly:

  • Phone: 619.814.1352

  • Address: 2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 160, San Diego, CA 92106

  • Email: [contact information on website]

    • Sponsorship/Donation Opportunities:
    Schools and organizations can support the program through designated giving:

  • $250: Training gear for 1 Cadet

  • $500: Training mannequins for CPR training

  • $1,000: Cost to support 2 EMT training classes

  • $1,500: Sponsor a Home Fire Escape Plan contest at 1 school

  • $2,500: Lead sponsor of Best of the Best Competition

    • Note: Contact the foundation for specific enrollment requirements and participation details.

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    Fields of Work

    youth-programseducationfirst-respondersyouth-leadership

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