As program objectives are successfully met, students receive a stripe to be placed upon their uniform. Students are also instructed in marching drills for inspection of uniform and formation at special occasions. Year Two Fourth grade students are instructed in earthquake safety procedures for both home and school. Year Three Fifth grade students are taught basic first aid safety for both home and school. Awards for successful completion of the program are provided at the end of the school year at a graduation exercise.
Many students exhibit characteristics of low self-esteem.
Many are disrespectful of authority figures such as the police or fire department. As part of the school's overall instructional program, the importance of government agencies and services, the respect for the lives and property rights of others, and the need to encourage active community participation and volunteerism is stressed on a daily basis. The Elementary Fire Cadet Program takes this idea one step further by providing weekly hands on, personal experiences with community service representatives. The Elementary School Fire Cadet Program promotes its community outreach through the use of the voluntary efforts of off-duty fire fighters. Twenty Volunteer firefighters mentor students by presenting a positive attitude that recognizes the possibility of achieving opportunity and success through goal setting, education, and hard work.