Fire Introduction Recruitment Experience

(F.I.R.E.)

The F.I.R.E. Cadets program gives high school students the opportunity to learn about what it takes to be a firefighter through building new and strengthening existing life skills. 

Under the guidance of experienced SFD instructors, cadets will participate in a range of firefighting and emergency services exercises including CPR accreditation, vehicle extrication, operation of hoses and hydrants, use of ladders and aerial apparatus, dark-room search and rescue, water rescue and forcible entry. The cadets also participate in community-service related activities including needle and garbage pickup, and fire safety presentations to elementary school students. In total, the the cadets will complete more than 60 hours of training and community involvement. 

 Details: 

• For Grade 11 and Grade 12 students.

• The course is 8 weeks long: April 20, 2026 to June 11, 2026 (Mondays - Thursdays - 2:30pm to 4:30pm) 

• In order for this to work, you must have a spare in Semester 2, Period 5. If you do not have a spare Ms. Marchand or Mrs. Turner can help with adjusting your Semester 2 schedule. 

• There is a comprehensive application to fill out, including 2 reference letters. If you are interested, please see Ms. Marchand or Mrs. Turner in Student Services for an application. 

• Completed applications must be returned to Student Services by Wednesday November 26, 2025.

Cadet Orientation Police Studies Program (C.O.P.S.)

The Cadet Orientation Police Studies (C.O.P.S.) program is a workplace program hosted and administered by the SPS Equity and Cultural Engagement Unit. This is an accredited, eight-week police study program that selects 16 high school students from around the city and provides first-hand experience of law enforcement.

The goals of this program include:

• Increased professionalism and maturity;

• The importance of teamwork;

• Improved decision making skills in stressful situations;

• Increased responsibility;

• Create new friendships;

• Improved communication and listening skills;

• The value of timeliness;

• How to make challenging decisions;

• The importance of respect;

• The importance of physical fitness;

• Increased volunteerism and service to the community; and

• Increased mentorship and role modeling.