The Glastonbury Fire Cadet program shows youth from 14-18 years old the basics of firefighting. Those enrolled in the Fire Cadet Program learn the importance of safety and team work, as well as how to become a firefighter. Cadets learn fire behavior, building construction, extinguishers, search and rescue and many more topics. Once a Cadet turns 15 and demonstrates competency on the fireground, he or she is permitted to attend regular fire department drills, as well as selected calls. While on the fireground, Cadets serve extremely valuable and helpful tasks to assist the firefighters, while gaining hands on experience and being part of the Fire Department team. For more information contact the Chiefs office at 860 652-7555 or send an email to
cadetadvisors@fire.glasct.org
Cadets march in 2009 Memorial Day Parade
On Memorial Day 2009, the cadets marched along with the Fire Department in the Memorial Day Parade.
Lt Shawn Carreri and Firefighter John Volle - Cadet Advisors, pose with the 2009 Cadets prior to the Memorial Day parade.
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2008 Easter Egg Hunt
On April 16, 2008, approximately 200 children had lots of fun searching for plastic colored eggs loaded with goodies. The Glastonbury Fire Department Cadets hosted the event held at the River Front Community Center Sunday afternoon. Smokey the Bear and the Easter Bunny arrived to greet everyone and have photos taken with many of the children.
Smokey the Bear visits the Easter Bunny at the Annual GFD Cadets Easter Egg Hunt
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Happy egg hunters stop for a picture with the Easter Bunny at the Annual GFD Cadets Easter Egg Hunt
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2007 Senior Cadet Swearing In Ceremony
On October 22, 2007, the newest class of Senior Cadets and Cadet officers were sworn in in a ceremony held at GFD Company 1. The Senior Cadets and Cadet Officers were sworn in by Chief Emeritus Mario Accornero (Retired).
GFD Senior Cadets being sworn in by Chief Emeritus Mario Accornero (Retired)
as Cadet Advisors look on.
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GFD Senior Cadets being sworn in by Chief Emeritus Mario Accornero (Retired)
as Cadet Advisors look on.
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Recently sworn in GFD Senior Cadets pose with the entire Cadet Organization
in front of Ladder 15
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GFD Senior Cadet Engineer Kevin Piacentini, a forth generation member of GFD,
with his grandfather, Deputy Chief Donald "Pete" Cowles, and his uncle,
Captain Steve Cowles.
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2007 Home Depot Safety Day
Recently the GFD Cadet program and Home Depot sponsored Safety Day, an opportunity to teach Home Depot customers about Fire Safety.
GFD Cadets and Cadet Advisors pose with Home Depot Employees at the Safety
Day event.
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GFD Cadets demonstrate Firefighting and Rescue equipment.
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GFD Cadets and Cadet Advisors pose with Home Depot Employees at the Safety
Day event.
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GFD Cadets participate in Memorial Day Parade
The photo below was taken before the start of the Memorial Day Parade. It shows the Glastonbury Fire Cadets waiting in front of Engine 11. These are 8 of the 14 presently in the program. The Cadets learn and train in many areas to eventually become firefighters. The program is overseen by Advisors who are active firefighters with the Town of Glastonbury. Every year the department benefits from the Cadets as they turn 18 years of age and reapply to become firefighters for the Town of Glastonbury. Glastonbury Children ages 14 to 18 may apply by calling the Chiefs Office at 860-652-7555.
From Left to Right: Mike Cook, Ian Shea, Andrew Hoefling, Brendan Thomas, Melissa Motowidlak, Alyssa Volle, Chelsea Curreri, and Dan Hannon
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GFD Cadets participate in some recent training exercises
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