Fire Youth
Academy
A program for high school students to experience what the fire service does. Students participate and experience aspects of basic firefighter training in a one week academy.
Junior Reserved Officer Training Corps
The Grand Rapids Fire department works with the JROTC program to hold regular sessions presenting firefighting activities.
Explorer's
Program
A volunteer service program for young adults aged 14-21. Explorers are placed in a group and engage in volunteer service under instructors.
Cadet Program
An upcoming program that will be a paid internship. The cadet will work with Grand Rapids Fire Department personnel and engage in physical fitness training activities.