ROP Fire Science Program
Application Process
Students must submit a completed application by July 31, 2009. Applicants who are chosen will move on in the process and will receive notification of the date and time of their oral interview. Candidates who successfully pass the interview process will receive a letter offering them a position as a cadet in the Fire Science ROP Program.
Student Requirements
- Must be 16 year old and at least a sophomore at Tioga High School
- Must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA
- Must be willing to comply with Fire Department Standards and ROP Program Code of Ethics
- Must be willing to dedicate time, effort and life to the program
All emergency gear is supplied by the Groveland Fire Department and will be issued to each Cadet. They are responsible for the care and maintenance of their equipment.
Schedule
Classes will be held during Tioga High School's sixth and seventh period on Tuesdays, Thursday, and Fridays. Some classes will be scheduled on Mondays and 8-hour Saturdays for certifications.
Curriculum Highlights
Students will receive college-level education and certifications in many aspects of the fire service including:
- Firefighter Essentials
- Haz-Mat
- Fire Control
- and even Live Burns
Students will be exposed to the greatest elements of a firefighter's job.
Special Opportunity
Graduating seniors with acceptable performance in the program will be given the opportunity to be sponsored by the Groveland Fire Department at the Tuolumne County Joint Basic Fire Academy.
History of the ROP Program
The Tioga Fire Science Program was established in 2003 under the direction of Tioga high school principal Sandy Bradley and instructor Tom Atkins. In 2006 retire firefighter/paramedic Jim Burdick took over the program leadership and in 2007 volunteer firefighter Johanna Stevens coordinated the classes.
Through training and dedication, the program has allowed for many students to proceed into the world a step above their peers.
Mission Statement
The Groveland Fire Department-Tioga High School ROP/Cadet Program is dedicated to the edification and affirmation of successful young adults through a commitment of time, life, and effort into the program; ensuring that our future leaders are: capable, self productive, efficient, professional, and pro-active. By doing so, the students shall create a secure platform of knowledge, skill, professionalism, and self-discipline, in order to become everything they were meant to be, and much more.