Paramedic/Fire Academy Cadet Training Program

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

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.