Year 10-12 students at Belridge Secondary Education Support Centre have the opportunity to be part of the school’s DFES Cadet Unit (Department of Fire and Emergency Services).
The Unit is run by Belridge staff members who are qualified DFES trainers and by the end of Year 12 students complete Module One.
The Cadet Unit teaches students about fire safety as well as outdoor education aspects such as navigation, living in the field (camping) and first aid. Cadets are invited to participate in excursions to various venues including DFES Heritage Centre, Perth Hills Discovery Centre and Swan Valley Adventure Centre.
