The BFVFD Cadet Program is designed to teach young men and women, 9th – 12th grade, who are 14 years old or older, the Art of Firefighting & Rescue. 

(Cadets CANNOT be utilized as firefighters).

This program is opened to High School and Alternate School Students.  The program is limited to 8 students.  

Cadet Program Application

BFVFD

605 National St

Belle Fourche, SD 57717

PH: 605-892-6237

Fax: (605) 723-8556

Email: cadets.bfvfd@bfvfd.org

Cadet meetings:

1st and 3rd Monday’s of every month – 7pm.

Belle Fourche Fire Department Meetings which Cadets are encouraged to attend.

2nd Wednesday of every month 7pm – General Fire Department meeting, dinner served. 

3rd Wednesday of every month 7pm – training.

4th Wednesday of every month 7pm – Truck check/hall cleaning.

Special events as announced. Public events, open house, FD banquet, Fire Prevention, controlled burns, etc…

Cadets are not allowed at the firehall after 9pm, unless accompanied by their parents.

Cadet officers are:

President: Evan

Vice President: Dominik

Secretary/Treasurer: Ashlynn

Cadets elect their own officers.

Cadets do own fundraisers and have their own budget.

Each cadet is assigned to a FD Truck Company.

Cadets are supervised by qualified adult advisors.