Minister for Home Affairs, Honourable Sabrina Turner (fifth from left) joins heads of the Uniformed services and other government officials for a photo op with the Fire Cadets after the launch held at the George Town Fire Station recently

Twelve young men and women will now receive fire and first responder training, following the launch of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps’ (CICC) Fire Cadets Detachment at the George Town Fire Station recently. The newest detachment is part of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cadets Corps and the Uniformed services and aligns with the Government’s goal to build resiliency and equip young Caymanians for public service. 

Introducing the Fire Cadets programme, Commandant of the CICC, Colonel Errol Brathwaite expressed enthusiasm noting, “The CICC is committed to providing meaningful and exciting training geared towards a brighter future for our young people nationwide.” 

Colonel Brathwaite further stated, “From picking up practical life-saving skills like first aid, to team building and developing leadership abilities, the Fire Cadets will gain many skills that they can take with them throughout life.” 

Minister for Home Affairs, Honourable Sabrina Turner addresses the cadets during the launch of the Fire Cadets Detachment at the George Town Fire Station recently.

The new cadet detachment, which includes ten males and two females will be led by experienced instructors from both CICC and the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS), who will lead them through twelve months of training. During this time, the cadets will benefit from a more advanced programme of training as compared to a regular infantry, sea, or band cadet, who do basic familiarisation training with the CIFS once annually.  

Commenting on the training the cadets will receive, Chief Fire Officer for the CIFS, Randy Rankin explained, “During this apprenticeship programme the Cadets will cover nine modules including introduction to the CIFS, operational equipment and safety procedures.” 

Speaking on the partnership, Chief Fire Officer Rankin said, “Today marks another milestone in our continued pursuit to make the lives of the people we serve better by not only being there in times of need but partnering with the CICC to mentor and develop future firefighters and leaders. Together we are building a stronger, safer future for our community.” 

Chief Fire Officer, Randy Rankin shares details of the training, which the new cadets will undergo during the recent launch of the Fire Cadets programme at the George Town Fire Station.

In her remarks, Minister for Home Affairs, Honourable Sabrina Turner thanked the parents and guardians for their support. Minister Turner declared the new detachment open and offered words of encouragement to the Cadets. “You’re on your first job interview right now. You’ve opened the door and the possibilities are endless within the Uniformed services. What you will gain from this will last for a lifetime as regular citizens in our society.”

With the learning and growth opportunities available through the Cadet Corps, the CICC is encouraging youth between 11 and 18 years to get involved.  Through this programme youth will have the added benefit of an easier transition into public safety careers.  

For More Information About Recent Developments Under the MOU

Please read the press release about the Sea Cadets programme here.