Training the Next Generation | Hopatcong Fire Department Cadets

Drill nights are about more than learning equipment and procedures.
They’re about teamwork, trust, and learning how to rely on the people around you.
At Hopatcong Fire Department, cadets train alongside senior firefighters to learn everything from drafting and pumping operations to setup, breakdown, and working together under pressure.
Many of these cadets are high school friends, but they’re also becoming part of the larger firehouse family and learning what it means to serve their community together.
The fire service is built one generation at a time.