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Fire & Emergency Services

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​The Zone 3 Fire Cadets program has a sister program
The Fire & Emergency Services classes at Puget Sound Skills Center in Burien. P.S.S.C. is intended for high school Juniors and Seniors interested in specialized careers and technical learning. The Fire & Emergency Services program allows students to be Cadets and learn about the many dimensions of the Fire and Emergency Service to include fire investigation, public education, and fire prevention. P.S.S.C. Cadets can also apply to be a member of the Zone 3 Fire Cadets and or members of our own Wildfire Hand Team. Each Cadet will learn and have many opportunities to experience Fire and Emergency Service and most importantly, have the opportunity for personal exposure and lifelong connections with current First Responders.


Annual Summer Sessions:

Students in 9th thru 12th Grade who are interested in an opportunity to learn and experience more about Fire and Emergency Services can register for our annual Fire and Emergency Services Summer program.

For the past 12+ years our Fire and Emergency Services Instructors at Puget Sound Skills Center along with Fire Fighters, Chiefs, PIO's, Medics, PubEd Staff, Technicians, Valley Communications 911 Dispatchers and more from multiple area fire agencies, Valley Communications and Medic One have come together to provide area youth with introductory classes and hands-on experience into careers in Fire and Emergency Services.

This years 15 day Summer session will run from June 22 – July 13, 2022. Classes will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. There will be no class on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Each day is designed to be educational, fun and impactful for each student and will take place in a variety of settings and locations.

Interested youth should follow the links below for more information and registration. Spots are very limited and registration opens April 15, 2022.

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​​For questions or information about the program, contact John Madson, Chief (Ret.), Program Administrator/ Instructor at email john.madson@highlineschools.org or Contact Form or call (206) 631-7341.


REGISTER FOR 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR at PUGET SOUND SKILLS CENTER

Learn more about our sister program, The Puget Sound Skills Center Fire & Emergency Services Cadet Program

If you would like to register for the 2022-2023 Academic year at Puget Sound Skills Center click on the registration link below to be redirected to the Puget Sound Skills Center Application & Registration Form page.
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P.S.S.C. courses are taught by experienced professionals using state-of-the-art technology and equipment. P.S.S.C. courses give students the foundation and training needed to prepare for post-secondary education and enter emerging, world-market careers. Classes are two-and-a-half hours daily and students attend one class and can earn credits for each semester of successful completion.
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P.S.S.C. information to register for the full year is below and at P.S.S.C. Admissions
2022-23 Course Catalog English
2022-2023 Course Catalog Spanish
2022 - 2023 Registration Form
Public School Enrollment Verification Form
2022 Summer Session Information - Limited spots Opens April 15, 2022
2022 Summer Session Registration Form - Limited spots Opens April 15, 2022

King County Fire District #20
​REHAB-322/ Air 20 Unit

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King County Fire District 20
In case of Emergency Call: 911
Contact Information:
Website: https://www.king20fire.org/
Phone:  (206) 772-1430     Email:  Admin@kcfd20.org

​​King County Fire District #20 serves and protects the neighborhoods of Skyway, Campbell Hill, Lakeridge, and Bryn-Mawr.  KCFD 20 REHAB 322/ AIR 20 is a mobile rehab unit with air cylinder filling capabilities. Rehab encompasses  providing appropriate fluids(elctrolytes), high energy foods and performing basic medical vitals for on-scene firefighters, police and other responders as well as affected persons or residents. REHAB-322/ AIR 20 will almost always be accompanied by at least one Zone 3 Fire Cadet REHAB unit. As well, when REHAB-322/ AIR 20 is already on an incident or out of service, the Zone 3 Fire Cadets REHAB-302, REHAB-303, REHAB-304, CADET-346 or CADET-314 rigs will already aware and taking the necessary actions to respond to any incidents in South King County area or Mutual Aid beyond our zone. When larger single multi-alarm incidents occur the Rehab units will come together and coordinate to provide the necessary support coverage needed and as directed.  Typically, Rehab is necessary for working upgrade alarms, multiple-alarm fires, or larger scale incidents, larger river rescues, long or large Police incidents, Natural Disasters and more that would exhaust firefighters, police, residents and other resources.


WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF FUTURE FIREFIGHTERS
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“Preparing Today’s Youth, For the Fire Service Tomorrow”

 ​​The Washington Association of Future Firefighters serves as a coalition of Cadet and Fire Explorer programs state wide.  It provides a group forum to share ideas for improvement and  planning and development for new and existing Fire Cadet and Explorer programs throughout Washington state. WAFF is committed to developing pathways for youth to develop their passion of protecting their communities by opening doors to career opportunities in the Fire and Emergency services discipline.  The Zone 3 Fire Cadets are members of WAFF, and have a foothold in many of the events, education, scholarships and more that are offered through WAFF.  One major event, is the Annual WAFF Muster at the North Bend Fire Training Academy, which allows all Washington State Fire Cadet and Fire Explorer programs to compete in critical training drills with other Fire Cadet and Fire Explorer posts from across Washington State.
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Washington Association of Future Firefighters

For More information:
Website:  https://wa-fff.org/
Ph: (206) 396-7711 9am - 5pm M-F

MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE AND RESCUE
South puget sound Wildfire Hand Team

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​Mountain View Fire and Rescue employs a combination of career and volunteer personnel who serve and protect a population of over 32,000 people and an area of 70 square miles. Mountain View Fire and Rescue covers the City of Black Diamond, sections of the Flaming Geyser State Park, Muckleshoot Indian Reservation and Pacific Raceways, White River Amphitheatre and much more.

Mountain View Fire and Rescue also has Wildfire Hand Teams, Two (2) Brush Trucks and a Water Tender plus they are members of the South Puget Sound Wildland Hand Team, which employs and trains career and volunteer Wildfire Firefighters in the South Puget Sound region. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals, students, Cadets and Explorers who desire a career in natural resource management to gain fundamental forestry experience through fire crew employment.

Our Connection:

The Zone 3 Fire Cadets together with Puget Sound Skills Center Fire and EMS Services have our own: Wildfire Hand Team(s); Brush Truck: BR-348 and 1500 gallon Water Tender: T-348. Mountain View Fire & Rescue/ Black Diamond Fire Department has assisted us in building our Wildfire Hand Team program by allowing our members to apply for a role as a Volunteer Wildfire Team member once they receive their Wildfire Certification, a.k.a. Red Card.

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For more information, visit the
https://wa-kcfd44.civicplus.com/
South Puget Sound Wildland Teams Facebook page.

POLICE EXPLORER Posts in king county

The Police Explorers are young men and women who have an interest in pursuing a future career in law enforcement.  The Zone 3 Fire Cadets often interact with the Police Explorers during flag ceremonies, parades, 4th of July details and more.  Our programs look out for each other and ensure success in both disciplines.

Burien/SeaTac Explorer Post #3308

For further questions or information about the Burien/SeaTac program, contact Detective Ricardo Cueva at 206.396.4128, or e-mail ricardo.cueva@kingcounty.gov 

King County Precinct 3 Maple Valley

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KIng County Police Explorers

Auburn Police Department
Officer Kapule: rkapule@auburnwa.gov

Kent Police Department

Officer Morrison: wmorrison@kentwa.gov​
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Customs and Border Protection - Seattle based

Officer Burke: exploringseattle@cbp.dhs.gov​
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​CONTACT Us

​(253) 234-7278​​
Zone3FireCadets@gmail.com
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Mailing Address:
P.O.B  824
Kent, WA 98035
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