Units in all areas of the United States train along side active and retired first responders that include but not limited to: Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Paramedic, EMS, Forestry Department, Search & Rescue, K9, Corrections, 911 Dispatcher, Game & Fish, CSI/Technology, Animal Control, Security, Lifeguard, FEMA/C.E.R.T. and Military.
Youth apply to become Recruits in thier local Unit and after Academy Training, graduate as Cadets which go on to be eligable to earn rank, certifications, traveling, peer mentoring, and other opportunities.
Adult Volunteers, as well as the Board of Directors do not get paid for any of their time. 100% of the earned proceeds goes towards the F.F.R.O.A. Youth Program.
Because participating in the program may not be affordable to all youth, the Code4 Response Volunteers for the youth program also provides scholarships for Future First Responders to complete Academy training. This means that no child is ever turned away from a chance to attend and participate.
Other aspects and training each F.F.R.O.A. recruit obtains is certification in Medic First Aid, Teen Community Emergency Response Team, Peer Mentoring and more. Youth are also given activities to learn leadership, teamwork, respect and patriotism for their country.
All Cadets that age out at 18 are given letters of reccomendation as well as chances for employment with the partners and agencies of the program. Cadets are also monitored in the following years for rates of success as well as reunion opportunities.
This National Brand extends to US Territories as well as all 50 states.