Volunteer Cadet Academy

The Klein Cadet Academy seeks highly motivated individuals to join our Volunteer Fire Cadet Academy. Fulfill your dream of becoming a Firefighter and APPLY TODAY!

The Volunteer Fire Academy begins on February 6, 2027.

Do I need experience? Are there any fees? When are classes held? What is the Volunteer Cadet Academy?

• No experience is needed! A strong commitment to safety and professionalism is essential.
• The Cadet Academy offers free tuition to help prepare individuals to become Volunteer Firefighters. Participants must commit to bookwork, physical training, and skills assessments.
• To graduate from the Volunteer Academy, you'll need to attend classes:
  • We will start with virtual sessions on Wednesday evenings from 7 pm - 10 pm, plus some in-person Saturday classes from 8 am - 5 pm
  • Beginning in June, we'll switch to in-person attendance Mondays and Thursdays from 7 pm to 10 pm, and Saturdays from 8 am - 6 pm.
• The 2027 Volunteer Cadet Academy is approximately 9 months long. You'll participate in Live Fire exercises, hands-on skills training, and physical fitness training during this time.
• Upon completing the cadet class, you will have completed all State Firefighters' and Fire Marshals' Association (SFFMA) objectives for Firefighter I and II.
• After graduation, you will be considered a Volunteer Probationary Firefighter, where you will practice and improve the skills learned during the academy.

To be considered for a seat in the Volunteer Cadet Academy, applicants must successfully complete an interview and physical agility test.

Admission into the academy is contingent upon passing both a medical physical and drug screening.

The PAT is a continuously timed event with a maximum completion time of fifteen (15) minutes.

All candidates shall complete the PAT while wearing a 40-pound weighted vest, a structural firefighting helmet, and work gloves or similar protective gloves provided by the department or approved by testing personnel. Candidates are expected to perform all assigned tasks safely, maintain control of equipment at all times, and follow the directions of evaluators throughout the assessment.

Station Sequence
Candidates must complete the stations continuously and in this order:
1. 100-Foot Sled Push
2. 50-Foot Dummy Drag
3. 100-Foot 45 LB Kettlebell Carry
4. Stair Climb
5. 10 repetitions of 15 LB Overhead Press
6. 100-Foot Sled Pull

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years older at the time of application
• Valid TX Driver's License
• Pass both a medical physical and drug screening