South San Francisco CERT Team Teen CERT Program
A disaster-preparedness and emergency-response training program sponsored by the South San Francisco Fire Department, open to teenagers alongside adult volunteers. Trainees learn to extinguish small fires, conduct light search and rescue, set up medical treatment areas, and assist emergency responders.
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Sacramento Firefighter Youth Academy (SFYA)
A mentorship and youth-development program run with the Sacramento Fire Department and community partner SFARY at McClellan Park, pairing Sacramento teens with firefighter mentors for academic support, community service, and self-discipline coaching toward high school completion and beyond.
American Red Cross Leadership Development Center (LDC) Summer Camp
A four-day overnight summer leadership camp at a Bay Area location where more than 130 teen delegates train in team-building, CPR and first aid, disaster and emergency response, and leadership roles alongside Red Cross staff.
American Red Cross Bay Area/North Bay Red Cross Clubs
Student-led Red Cross Clubs at Northern California Coastal Region high schools, where teens ages 13-18 organize service projects, blood drives, and disaster-preparedness education for their campus and community, building leadership skills with minimal adult oversight.
CAL FIRE Camp Cinder
CAL FIRE's free four-day, three-night residential camp for girls ages 15-17 exploring firefighting careers. Led by women firefighters, campers train in hose work, vehicle extrication, water rescue, wildland line-cutting, and leadership, at camps in Redding and San Luis Obispo.
Vacaville Fire Explorers Program
A hands-on Explorer post for Vacaville-area youth ages 15-18 interested in fire service careers, offering training alongside Vacaville Fire Department personnel in equipment, procedures, physical conditioning, and emergency response fundamentals.
BSA Learning for Life Health Care Career Exploring
A career-exploration club, open through age 20, where teens meet biweekly at a local Exploring post to practice basic clinical skills like taking vitals and reviewing X-rays and to shadow healthcare professionals.