Cadet Program 
Cadet Firefighters MUST:
Cadet Program
- Be at least 16 years of age and a junior in high school when applying.
- Reside within the district of Martin Fire Department
- Must be enrolled in school and must maintain a 2.0 GPA . Grades must be submitted each semester to allow continued participatation in program.
- If a Cadet misses school other than for school function, the cadet shall not attend any fire department function for that day they missed.
- At no time shall the cadet respond durning the times of 6:00am to 3:00pm in a regularly scheduled school day. Cadet MAY NOT carry their pagers with them while in school.
- Pass Oral interview
- Have thier own transportation to and from department.
- Meet the required departmnet attendence set forth by the officers of the department who is the Cadet Advisory Board.
- Meet the requirments of Blood borne Pathogens Training.
- Maintain annual CPR Certification
It is the intent of the Fire Cadet Program to provide a safe, yet meaningful experience for the youth of our community. This program is to be viewed as an instructional and educational activity. Cadet programs are not intended to replace fire personnel, but rather to expose our youth to the occupation of firefighting.
This program is designed for qualified individuals of ages 16-17 years old and at least a junior in high school. This position is intended to provide training and education in the modern practices and principles of firefighting, including but not limited to extinguishing and preventing fires, and operating and maintaining fire department equipment.
The major focus is spent on training and studying emergency operational methods and techniques, as well as performing routine duties in the care and maintenance of the fire department property and equipment. Individuals in this program may only observe emergency operations.
The cadet shall be capable of reading and understanding assigned materials as they are related to firefighting and fire prevention. In addition, cadets shall be capable of performing the necessary tasks/skills associated with the required level of certification.
All applicants must go through, and be recommended by the school administration.
Foam System CAFS Compressed Air Foam System
CAFSCODecontamination and Respiratory System.Emergency First Responders are facing ever increasing dangers and hazards when responding to natural and man-made disasters. CAFSCO and Cummins Industries, Inc have completed a Co-operative Research and Development Agreement with the US Navy, to develop a chemical foam delivery system that neutralizes the most dangerous chemical biological warfare agents that threaten the nations saftey, health and environment.CAFS Foam Application Equipment is designed for Emergency Mass Decontamination and Bio-Secure Remediation of poultry, using environmentally friendly detergents and surfactants that kill the Avian Virus.The CAFS system is the method of generating a very durable blanket of small celled bubbles. The CAFS foam has the ability to flow into small pockets caused by crowded poultry thus eliminating sources of breathing air. Inevitably euthanizing the diseased birds.CAFS is also used for toxic spills, the foam blanket prevents contaminated dust and toxic run-off from spreading. CAFS can be used with oil eating microbes, to seal the explosive vapors and to protect the responders from breathing toxic Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in a gasoline spill.CAFSCO CAFS system is far more efficient than any other methods of foam making equipment, because it uses half of the amount of costly firefighting foaming agents, making it the least expensive foam used for depopulation. For more information on the CAFSCO Compressed Air Foam System go to there website at www.cafsco.com.
The CAFS System was given to the Martin Fire Department by the Michigan Department of Agriculture, by way of a Fedal Grant.
Home Fire Safety 
Promote Fire Safety Awareness for Families
With home fires on the rise in the winter months, a new study showing that young children are at an especially high risk of getting seriously injured or dying in residential fires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Commission on Children Disasters have announced a new public awareness campaign to help keep children and families safer from the threat of home fires.
Heating and Cooking are two leading causes of home fires. Here are some tips on how to help prevent fires in the home:
Cooking
Heating
The high costs of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources for home heating. The use of wood burning stoves is growing and the space heaters are selling rapidly. These heat sources are a major contributing factor in residential fires and many put children at risk. Many of these fires can be prevented.
Many families gather in the kitchen to spend time together, but it can be one of the most hazardous rooms in the house if you don’t practice safe cooking behaviors. Cooking is the leading cause of reported residential fires and fire injuries in the United States.
What you can do:
• Young children are at high risk of being burned by hot food and liquids. Keep children away from cooking areas by enforcing a “child-free zone” three feet away from the stove and microwave.
• When children are present, use the stove’s back burners whenever possible.
• Never hold a child while cooking, drinking, or carrying hot foods or liquids.
• Keep hot foods or liquids away from table and counter edges.
• Teach children that hot things can burn them.
• When children are old enough, teach them to cook safely. Supervise them closely.
What you can do:
• Never use your oven to heat your home.
• Never allow your children to play near a fireplace, wood burning stove, space heater, or other heating sources. Establish a three foot safety zone around each heat source.
• Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist.
• Follow manufacturer instructions when alternative heat sources such as wood stoves and kerosene heaters are used. Kerosene heaters may be prohibited by local fire marshals.
• Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves. Store fuels in proper containers, and keep them out of the reach of children and away from combustible materials.
Be Prepared
In at least 23 percent of all fatal residential fires, no smoke alarms were present. Keep your family safe, by installing a smoke and carbon monoxide alarm on every level of your home and inside and outside sleeping areas. Test smoke alarm batteries every month and change them at least once a year. In addition, make an escape plan with your family; practice a home fire drill on a regular basis. Families can further reduce their risk of injury or death by also installing residential sprinkler systems.
For additional tips and fire safety resources for children and families visit : www.ready.gov/kidsfiresafety.com
