Naperville Fire Department Cadet Program

We would like to congratulate Naperville Fire Cadet Program Coordinator Lt Todd Votava on his retirement from the Naperville Fire Department after 29.5 years of service. We wish you well in your future endeavors!

Today, we solemnly honor the fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. Our deepest sympathies and heartfelt gratitude extend to their families, whose loss and enduring sacrifice we remember with profound respect.

During this week’s cadet training, the cadets participated in hands-on training focused on engine company operations. The training covered essential skills, including hydrant connections, hose line deployment, and the critical process of properly re-bedding hose onto the engine. Correct hose re-bedding is vital, as improperly loaded hose can impede effective deployment during emergency operations.

We are pleased to announce the rollout of new uniforms for our cadets. This significant update reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence, professionalism, and the highest standards of presentation within the program.

Today, Cadet Seth Kartheiser participated in a high-impact ride-along with Truck 7, where he demonstrated exceptional dedication and initiative.
Cadet Kartheiser sharpened his forcible entry skills through hands-on training with the department’s forcible entry prop. He then answered the call of duty on multiple emergency incidents, showcasing composure under pressure. In one particularly memorable response, he played a role in the rescue of several trapped baby ducklings, helping to safely extract the vulnerable animals from a hazardous situation.
Cadet Kartheiser continues to impress with his commitment, professionalism, and readiness to serve both people and animals in their time of need.

We would like to congratulate former Naperville Fire Cadet Rylie Montgomery on getting hired with The Itasca Fire Department! We know you will have an amazing career!

Locked doors are no match for these cadets! They learned single firefighter forcible entry skills.

Congrats to Cadet Noah Twaddell on becoming this months SCBA Champ!

We would like to congratulate former cadet captain now full-time firefighter paramedic Owen Pavey on his successful completion of his probationary year with the Naperville Fire Department!