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Alabama
Lynn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Lynn, AL 35575
Dianne Dodd: (205) 471-3308 dianned@tds.net
Description: Our Junior participate in Fire prevention programs, training, EMS training to include CPR/AED, fundraisers, parades, assist on incidents and attend meeting
West Limestone Volunteer Fire Department Elkmont, AL 35620
Brittany Vinson: (256) 230-0629 vinson.brittany@gmail.com
Description: The West Limestone Junior Volunteer Fire Department works in conjunction with the West Limestone Volunteer Fire Department to provide interested youth with adequate and thorough training on firefighting techniques, operation of apparatus, practical emergency medical care, and other issues relating to the fire service.
Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department Waterloo, AL 35677
Ted Kavich: (256) 366-1097 tedkavich@yahoo.com
Description: We have our juniors registered with the Boy Scout Explorer Program. At the present time, we offer a $500.00 scholarship to a graduating senior from our local high school (Waterloo). Our juniors, with a fire department member who teaches at Waterloo, have permission from their parents and school to leave school when requested from a department officer. They attend all department training including high angle rescue, collapse, extrication, and first responder EMS.
McIntosh Volunteer Fire Department McIntosh, AL 36553
Shannon Davidson: (251) 944-8557 mrspedsmedic@aol.com
Description: The Junior Firefighter Program at our department teaches the members basic fire suppression in a controlled setting and classroom. They are also taught basic first aid and CPR. The junior members work with senior members of the department in learning leadership skills as well.
Trussville Fire and Rescue Trussville, AL 35173
Captain Nate Hopper: (205) 438-4191 nhopper@trussvillefire.com
Description: Fire Explorer Post 2444. We have had an active explorer post since May of 2000. The explorers meet every Monday night and train on different fire service related topics. After they are trained to a certain level, they are allowed to respond on emergency calls with the fire department. Our post has attended the National competition in 2003, 2005 and 2007 and placed in at least two events in each national competition. We have an enthusiastic group of explorers who not only participate in fire department related activities, but many civic activities as well.
Lee Chambers Fire Department Valley, AL 36854
Lee Roy Kelley: (334) 742-0090 lcvfd@bellsouth.net
Description: LCFD Jr. Firefighters Program
Mike Williams: (205) 665-9204 Mwilli5589@aol.com
Description: We teach young teenagers first aid and a lot of the firefighting activities. At age 16 they can ride a long on the apparatus and help in the support roles of the emergency. At this point they have been trained in numerous support activities. We have had a large number of our explorers continue on into the fire service. Not only as firefighters and paramedics but also have become officers in many different departments. We have had a good success rate over the past 25-30 years that this program has been in existence.
Morovia Volunteer Fire Rescue Monrovia, AL 35757
Captain Matt Kingsolver: (256) 837-6730 matt.kingsolver@monroviafire.org
Web Address: www.monroviafire.org
Description: Upon learning a minimum number of skills, advanced juniors can and are expected to respond to emergency calls under the supervision of senior firefighters. All training, uniforms and personal protective equipment are provided at no cost.
Alaska
Aniak Volunteer Fire Department Aniak, AK 99557
Pete Brown: (907) 675-4343 avfdchief@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.lisbonfd.com
Description: Call the Dragon Slayers, these kids assist with all EMS calls and have limited functions on fires. They receive ETT (First Responder) and Basis Rural Firefighter 1. Training is one year before running calls at 3 to 4 hours per week. They are also involved with peer training in fire prevention and safety.
Chugiak Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Inc. Chugiak, AK 99567
Asst. Chief Virginia McMichael: (907) 694-2010 mcmichaelv@muni.org
Web Address: www.cvfrd.com
Description: Under the supervision of an active firefighter, and two more experienced juniors, youth in this program are trained in various aspects of fire and EMS. Designed to give youth an idea of what life is like as a firefighter, this program gives its members the opportunity to respond with active members of the department, after completing a minimum number of requirements. For more information, go to the volunteer section of our website at www.cvfrd.com.
South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department Ketchikan, AK 99901
Fire Chief Scott Davis: (907) 228-6673 scottd@borough.ketchikan.ak.us
Description: Candidates must be enrolled in high school with a “C” average grade. An “F” on a report card prevents the candidate from joining or continuing membership. The candidate participates at every level of training with the department and is able to respond to calls. Candidates must have a sponsor that is a department member in good standing. The sponsor and the candidate work closely together to not only assure safety and wellness but to build good team work
Arkansas
Northwest Scott County VFD Mansfield, AR 72944
Donnie Adkins: (479) 461-3933 nwscottvfd@yahoo.com
Description: To learn fire department structure, programs, EMS, CPR and all aspects within.
West Pulaski Fire Protection District #23 Little Rock, AR 72210
Chief Ronald Wheeler : (501)821-9320 wpfd@sbcglobal.net
Web Address: wpfirerescue.org
Description: We welcome any youngster who is interested in the Fire and Emergency Medical Service to visit with us and learn about this field. We meet every Tuesday evening at 7pm at Station 1.
Arizona
Mayer Fire Department Mayer, AZ 86333
Ryan Montgomery: (480) 861-5439 rmontgomery@mayerfire.com
Web Address: www.mayerfire.com
Description: Think about becoming a Junior Firefighter with the Mayer Fire District. The program is open to young men and women aged 14-21, from our area, who are interested in “exploring” the field of Fire/Rescue. The purpose of the program is to expose these young adults to a possible career field, and to let them learn about and participate in this selected field. This opportunity will help the Junior Firefighters to determine if this is an area they want to pursue as a career. Some of the Junior Firefighters may find that they would like to pursue this as a career; some may find that it is not what they expected, while some may find that although they do not want to go into the field as a career, they may still enjoy is as a hobby or volunteer work.
Crown King Fire District Crown King, AZ 86343
Steven Lombardo: (928) 632-7163 ckfire@commspeed.net
Description: Youth 14 to 18 are trained for EMS response, fire response and other emergency response. From 14 to 16 class participation only. From 16 to 18 youth may participate in non-hazardous assignments based on training, knowledge and skill level.
Fountain Hills Fire Department Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Anthony Badalamenti: (480) 837-9820 ATGolfer04@msn.com
Program Web Address: http://www.geocities.com/ep892/home1.html
Description: Exploring is designed for anyone 14 to 21 years of age. Sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America, it provides the opportunity for explorers to build desirable character attributes, experience the responsibilities of active citizenship, and develop mental sharpness and physical fitness. The goal is to provide the opportunity to combine the Explorer's experiences with Fire Department influence.
California
Vista Fire Department Vista, CA 92083
Jeff Bauer: (760) 643-2801 Jbauer@cityofvista.com
Web Address: www.vistafiredepartment.com
Description: The Vista Fire Department Fire Exploring Program is an official department function. It is the intent of the department, in conjunction with the Boy Scouts of America (Learning for Life program), to offer young adults real life experiences, training and exposure to the career opportunities available in the fire service.
El Dorado County Fire Protection District Camino, CA 95709
Dave Mitchell: (530) 626-2522 vetmtl@cwnet.com
Web Address: www.eldoradocountyfire.com
Description: El Dorado County Fire Explorer Post 1000. Associated with Learning-For-Life and The Boy Scouts of America.
Los Angeles County Fire Department Los Angeles, CA
Contact Info: (323) 881-2411 info@lacofd.org
Web Address: fire.lacounty.gov/ProgramsEvents/YouthFireExplorer
Description: The Los Angeles County Fire Department Explorer Program is divided into 21 Explorer posts. Each post is centrally located enabling membership to reflect the community. Post size is limited to 25 Explorers led by an Explorer Post Advisor who is a Professional Firefighter. If you meet entrance requirements, you will qualify for a 12 day training academy held on 6 consecutive weekends. Upon graduation, you will be qualified for various activities.
Hamilton City Fire Protection District Hamilton City, CA 95951
Capt. Rene Irick: (530) 826-3355 hcfd@sbcglobal.net
Description: Junior Cadets 6 thru 12 / Cadets 12 thru 15 /
Senior Cadets 15 thru 18. Junior Cadets require an adult family member in the Department. Fire training includes live burns, no active wild fire. CPR, first Aid, First Responder & EMT. Basic & Advanced training available. 24 hr station tours after 15 yrs of age, 1 Mentor per Cadet.
Colorado
Plateau Valley Fire Protection District Collbran, CO 81624
Mike Harvey: (970) 268-5283 mharvey155@aol.com
Description: Basic EMS skills, Basic Firefighting skills, and Community Service.
Connecticut
Ledyard Fire Company District #1 Ledyard, CT 06339
Chief James Mann: (860) 464-9700 r17man@comcast.net
Web Address: www.ledyardfire.org
Description: The cadets have weekly meetings/trainings. They assist with cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Some of the Cadets have completed the State of Connecticut Medical Response Technician Training and they are allowed to respond with an adult member to medical calls. They can respond to other calls except Hazmat, until 2200 hours, where they perform simple tasks outside of the danger area.
Colchester Hayward Cadet Fire Company Colchester, CT 06415
Chief Walter Cox: (860) 537-2512 chiefcox2004@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.colchesterfd.com
Description: The CHCFC program was established 45 years ago and has become increasingly enhanced in its scope. What began as a strictly fire-based program with 5-6 members has evolved into a Fire-EMS program that is an integral part of the CHFD Senior Department with 27 members. The cadet members who attend the local high school are an established part of the fire response plan in that they respond to each and every fire alarm that is triggered by assisting school personnel with student accountability, identification of problem on the alarm panel and communication of critical information to first arriving apparatus on scene, which has improved response times and on-scene communication. The cadets also have the option of participating in the Medical Response Technician (MRT) program when they become 16 and become part of the ambulance response crew. CHCFC was the first cadet program in the state to offer a cadet-only MRT program in August of 2006. Many former CHCFC members have continued on to the senior program and become EMTs and Firefighters, contributing to their community. The Cadets have also participated as a group in Public Health Emergency response drills, as they are known for their organizational skills and emergency response background. Safety is the number one priority stressed in the cadet program, as evidenced by the programs exemplary safety record. The cadets are also often requested by members of the community to assist with the burning of brush, which provided excellent basic training under the guidance of the senior members of the CHFD. The cadets have a monthly meeting and schedule drills at least once per week throughout the rest of the month. Many of them also attend senior drills scheduled at other times to further enhance their skills. Our Senior Department offers on average approximately 8000 hours of training, including a Firefighter I and Firefighter II class on site that many of the cadets take advantage of in order to be ready to go on scene. They spend many hours training on the apparatus in order to assist at scenes with retrieval of equipment for senior members.
Coventry Volunteer Fire Association Coventry, CT 06238
Chief Joseph Carilli: (860) 808-9471 joefiremanemt@hotmail.com
Web Address: www.coventryfire.org
Description: Junior firefighters become certified as Medical Respond Technicians to assist on the ambulance and are sent to Connecticut Fire Academy Junior Firefighter Program each year which consist of learning fire ground support while staying at the Fire Academy for one week. The program is tied to Coventry High School, reaching out to recruit new members.
Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department Brookfield, CT
Jeff Dunkerton: (203) 823-2751 jdunkerton@candlewoodfire.com
Description: Our Junior Program is very involved with our general membership. We meet every Monday night from 1800 to 2130 hours doing general maintenance around the departments as well as drills with the membership. We are very involved in other activities through the Department such as parades, softball and social events. Out goal in the Junior Program is to mold the Junior Firefighters into firefighters the company will fully benefit from when they turn 18 years of age.
Our program hopes to prepare interested youth into the fire service. The students are allowed to respond to any call so long as it does not interrupt school. Once they have reached the age of 18 and there is an opening on the fire department, they become actual firefighters.
East Litchfield Fire Company Litchfield, CT 06759
Lt. Michael Brunetto: (860) 489-1949 juniors@eastlitchfieldfire.org
Web Address: www.eastlitchfieldfire.org
Description: The program is designed to give the junior firefighters the basic knowledge and understanding of the fire service to apply into practice upon acceptance as a regular, senior member of the East Litchfield Volunteer Fire Company.
Enfield Fire Department District No. 1 Enfield, CT 06082
Deputy Chief Paul Januszewski: (860) 745-1878 pjanuszewski@enfieldfire.org
Web Address: www.enfieldfire.org
Description: Junior (Cadet) Firefighter program intended to introduce youth to a possible career in the emergency services and build personal character, responsibility, honor and respect through a structured program. The emphasis is on family, education and safety through training and involvement in the fire and EMS service where the youth are an integral part of the incident response team.
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Sandy Hook, CT 06482
Karin M. Halstead: (203) 270-4392 Karin.Halstead@sandyhookfire.com
Web Address: www.shvfr.com
Description: Our Junior Corps is open to residents for Newtown, age 14-16. We hold a monthly meeting on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7PM. Juniors are also required to attend the two drills a month and the Monday night work sessions. Juniors participate in all levels of training with senior members. A "C" average or better in high school is required. The Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Junior Corp. is an opportunity to get involved in the fire service and your community!
South Windsor Volunteer Fire Department South Windsor, CT 06074
Chief Philip E. Crombie, Jr.: (860) 644-8547 pcrombie@southwindsorfire.org
Web Address: www.southwindsorfire.org
Description: Explorer Post 838/Company 5. Members meet every Monday evening to drill on fire fighting practices. Respond to fire incidents to perform fire ground support functions. Do not respond to rescue and mutual aid incidents. SOP’s available.
Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. Norfolk, CT 06058
Chief Daryl Byrne: (860) 542-5021 norfolkchief@sbcglobal.net
Web Address: www.norfolkfire.org
Description: Explorer Post 952. Active members participate in all aspects of the department’s activities.
Belltown Fire Department Stamford, CT 06905
Captain Alan Shaw: (203) 323-0626 Ashaw@Belltownfire.com
Web Address: www.Belltownfire.com
Description: Junior probationary members are sixteen (16) years of age or older, but who have not reached their eighteenth (18) birthday, and can become members only upon discretion of the Chief. The written consent of parents and/or guardians is also necessary. Candidates for this class of membership must reside or be employed within the limits of the Belltown Fire district. With the exception of voting and holding office, this class of membership shall have all the privileges of active members. Upon reaching their eighteenth (18) birthday, junior probationary members shall become active members upon the approval of the Service Board.
Cheshire Fire Department Cheshire, CT 06410
Chief Jack Casner: (203) 272-1828 Jcasner@cheshirect.org
Web Address: www.cheshirefd.com
Description: Our program is targeted towards high school juniors and seniors who may have an interest in pursuing a career in emergency services. We do some recruitment in our local high school; however, the biggest marketing benefit that we have found has been word of mouth amongst their peers. We do not allow juniors to respond in their personal vehicles nor do we allow them to respond to any hazmat incidents. The Connecticut Department of Labor has strict guidelines that clearly define what junior firefighters can and cannot do. Even with the limited number of activities that the junior firefighters are allowed to participate in, the program retention rate has been very good and we have had junior firefighters that have come through the ranks and become Assistant Chiefs in the department.
Northfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. Northfield, CT 06778
Chief Michael J. Berry: (860) 283-0675 mjberrysr@optonline.net
Web Address: www.northfieldfire.org
Description: Junior company members participate in training and perform support operations at fire and emergency scenes in accordance to Connecticut Dept. of Labor regulations. The Northfield Junior Fire Company marches in several firemen's parades each year and has won the Connecticut State Champion Junior Fire Co. Trophy several times.
Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company Simsbury, CT 06070
Captain Rich Driscoll: (860) 658-1971 Ten3@sbcglobal.net
Program Web Address: www.simsburyfd.org/SVFC/JFP.htm
Web Address: www.simsburyfd.org
Description: Since inception, they have had over 160 fine young men and young women serve with them, with 85% continuing their service in the ranks of the Regular Firefighters. The juniors operate in a supporting role only. We have an attendance requirement of 65% of drills and 25% of call-outs in a calendar year.
Woodbridge Fire Department Woodbridge, CT 06525
Lt. Ted Pocwierz (203) 645-9970 tpocwierz@woodbridgefire.com www.woodbridgefire.com
Description: Juniors will respond to calls in a support role. They will exchange and fill scba bottles, assist in brush fires, minor MVA and will start the training for FF1 to assist them with passing the class the first time.
Delaware
Seaford Volunteer Fire Department Seaford, DE 19973
Richard Toulson or fp87-34@ce.net
Bryan Taylor: (302) 629-3112 Web Address: www.seaford87.com
Description: Come in at 14 years and at 18 years make application to be regular active members of the Seaford membership. Anytime during their time in the department whether juniors or regular members they are eligible to participate in all classed offered by the State of Delaware Fire School (from basic fire skills to Fire Officer 1 & 2). Are allowed to ride the fire apparatus and if have the necessary fire training can fight fire. All are issued complete set of turnout gear.
Hartly Volunteer Fire Department Hartly, DE 19953
Michelle Smith: (302) 270-8613 twintower51_7@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.hartlyfire.com
Description: The goal of our junior member program is to get the younger members of our community involved in the fire service and serving their community. Our juniors attend department trainings, junior training, along with working bingos, and other fundraisers for the company by selling cookies, sodas, and other goodies. Our juniors also attend parades, musters, fire prevention activities, and any other activity put on by the Fire Department. Our main goal is for our juniors to get involved in the fire service and keep them interested until they are able to attend the State of Delaware training at the Delaware State Fire School.
Millville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. Millville, DE 19970
Greg Tietmeyer: (302) 539-0938 gtfsp@yahoo.com
Description: Introductory level to firefighting. Basic fire school and in-house training. Members respond to emergencies and function in a limited capacity, such as support, hose handling, etc.
Clayton Fire Company, No. 1 Clayton, DE 19938
Chief Wes Davis (302) 653-7317
Web Address: www.claytonfirecompany.com
Description: Cadets are accepted at 15 years old. Upon turning 16, they can apply for junior membership until they are 18. Prior to turning 18, they can apply for regular membership of the company. The juniors and cadets are under the direct supervision of the fire chief. They must maintain school grades to be allowed to participate in the various functions.
Florida
Ormond Beach Fire Rescue Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Joe Dupree: (386) 235-3192 dupree@ormondbeach.org
Web Address: www.ormondbeach.org
Description: In 2006, the Ormond Beach Fire Department started a new Fire Explorer Program Post 480 to give young men and women some hands on training in the field of Firefighting and Medical Emergencies. The program is open to high school students between the ages of 14 and 18. Participants learn discipline, respect, first aid, CPR, First Responder techniques and other fire/EMS related skills. Eventually after completing their training, the Explorers will be able to ride on fire trucks and get hands on training on actual calls. Exploring is a career education program for young men and women through the Boy Scouts of America in cooperation with the Ormond Beach Fire Department. The programs purpose is to provide experience to help young people mature and prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Our Exploring Post 480 is based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience. Parents of Explorers are also encouraged to take part as well.
Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department Delray Beach, FL 33444
Sean Gibson: (561) 243-7400 gibson@ci.delray-beach.gfl.us
Web Address: www.mydelraybeach.com/Delray/Departments/Fire-Rescue/default.htm
Description: Fire Rescue Explorer Program under auspices of Fire Department personnel. Explorers participate in biweekly training meetings and have rank structure that emulates the department's structure. Meetings are conducted on department property and consist of fire department operations, EMS operations and other specialty subjects such as trips to crash rescue units at Palm Beach International Airport and Trauma hawk Helicopter Program. We are an equal opportunity organization and accept members from all areas surrounding the City of Delray Beach. Members also have opportunity to ride along with sponsors during the regular duty days as observers so that they can have a greater exposure to the career field. Many of our members have gone on to making the Fire Service a career and several have actually been hired by our department.
Estero Fire Rescue Estero, FL 33928
Todd Coulter: (239) 269-6772 coulter@esterofire.org
Web Address: www.esterofire.org
Description: Explorer program that meets every Monday night for firefighting and EMS training. Post is also involved in Florida Fire Chiefs Association Cadet Program.
Gainesville Fire Rescue Gainesville, FL
Contact Info: (352) 334-5065
Program Web Address: cityofgainsville.org/gfr/firesafety/youth_prog.asp
Web Address: www.cityofgainsville.org/gfr/
Description: The Junior Fire Academy classes (for Middle School age) are at the Kiwanis Safety City Complex with portions of the GFR Drill Field across the street at Fire Station #3. The program is offered during the Alachua County Spring Break.
Explorer Post 972 is available for students ages 14-18.
Malabar Fire Department Malabar, FL 32950
Capt. Charles Loraine: (321) 446-5272 Sgt618@excite.com
Program Web Address: www.malabarfiredepartment.org/forum2/viewforum.php?f=5
Web Address: www.malabarfiredepartment.org/forum2
Description: Established in 2006, the explorer program focuses on character development and career education. The explorer program helps young adults develop social and life skills, assist in character and career development, and help young adults formulate positive personal values. It prepares young adults to make ethical decisions that will help them achieve their full potential. The program is designed to allow young adult males and females, between the ages of 14 and 18, to explore a career in the fire and emergency medical service.
The explorers receive training the same training as any professional firefighters, including basic fire chemistry, hose evolutions, ladder operations, first responder and CPR training, hazardous materials, and auto extrication. The training program is intense and demanding, however the rewards are increased character and the understanding of what it takes to pursue a career in the fire service.
Seminole County Fire Department Sanford, FL 32773
Contact Info: (407) 665-5175
Program Web Address: www.seminolecountyfl.gov/dps/ems/explorers.asp
Web Address: www.seminolecountyfl.gov/dps/ems
Description: Goal is to familiarize teenage boys and girls with the Emergency Medical and Fire Services. It is a stepping stone for those who wish to become Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, Fire Inspectors, or Firefighters.
Georgia
Bryan County Fire Department Pembroke, GA 31321
Edward Wills: (912) 727-3572 wills111@worldnet.att.net
Web Address: www.southbryanfire.com
Description: Junior firefighters attend training with our volunteer and career firefighters twice each month. They also have assisted in our Fire Safety day activities and with our “Santa” run through the community. Last month, the department used the Junior Firefighters to carry out non-hazardous duties during a planned live burn of a home.
McDuffie County Fire Rescue Thomson, GA 30824
Lt. James Lewis: (706) 595-2045 jlewis@thomson-mcduffie.net
Description: Our Junior Firefighters train on Tuesday nights with the firefighters. Each junior firefighter is assigned a sponsor who is a certified firefighter. The junior firefighter then participates under the direction of his or her sponsor. The junior firefighters assist with support functions on scenes, such as rehab, loading hose, and retrieving equipment. They also assist with the Fire Safety Education Program and boot drives for the Burn Foundation. They are required to maintain at least a C average on school grades.
Montgomery County Mount Vernon, GA 30445
Jennifer Sikes: (912) 583-4321 mvcityclerk@windstream.net
Description: Countywide program that assists throughout the county in fire and rescue. We also help with fire prevention and education.
Hephzibah Fire Department Hephzibah, GA 30815
Joshua Heyward or Tom Knight (706) 592-4511 knightweather@hotmail.com
Web Address: www.hephzibahfirerescue.com
Description: The juniors train every other Friday evening from six to eight o’clock. Our group is learning practical experience with equipment from hose rolls to ropes, knots, and rehab. We are also having classroom sessions teaching out the Fire Fighting Essentials book. Our juniors will also participate in various activities like fire prevention month and parades.
Effingham County Fire/Rescue Springfield, GA 31329
Karen Arnold: (912) 754-8888 karnold@effinghamcounty.org
Web Address: www.effinghamcounty.org/pages/departments/fire_res
Description: The participants in the Junior Firefighter program will enjoy numerous training opportunities and be allowed to work in support roles during fire ground operations within the bounds of their training and at the discretion of the officer in charge. All fire personnel, including juniors, will be covered by our insurance policy. Venture Scouts purpose is to expose these young adults to a possible career field.
Illinois
Lanark Fire Department Lanark, IL 61046
Robert Kalina, Jr.; (815) 541-2420 rbrtkalina@yahoo.com
Description: A great opportunity for the youth of the community to help the local department fill shortage of man-power needs.
Frankfort Fire Protection District Frankfort, IL 60423
Brian Adcock: (815) 469-1700 adcock@frankfortfire.org
Description: Fire cadet program prepares students to attend an accredited firefighting academy.
Fairview Explorer Post #510 Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Paul Costello: (618) 540-2502 paul.costello@sbcglobal.net
Web Address: www.fairviewfiredept.com
Description: Fire Exploring Program through the Boy Scouts of America.
Champaign Fire Department Champaign, IL 61866
Dorval Norwood: (217) 403-7200 norwoodf@ci.champaign.il.us
Web Address: www.ci.champaign.il.us
Description: Explorer Post #207, subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America.
Staunton Fire Protection District Staunton, IL 62088
Chief Rick Haase: (618) 635-2139 rick.t.haase@conocophillips.com
Web Address: www.stauntonfiredistrict.com
Description: The Staunton Fire Protection District Junior Firefighter Program is a support organization of the Staunton Fire Protection District, which is approximately 15 years old. The program allows young people from the ages of 12 to 19 years of age to actively participate in fire department activities. Over the past 15 years, over 30 different youths have participated in the Junior Firefighter Program. Almost half of the youths who participated in the program have joined the Staunton Fire Protection District as regular firefighters when they reached the age of 19.
SFPD Junior Firefighters are considered support members of the Staunton Fire Protection District but they are allowed to take part in many fire department activities. Junior Firefighters attend fire department training sessions, assist with maintenance operations, assist with fund raising activities, assist with public education functions, attend departmental functions and meetings, and are allowed to respond to specific types of incidents and perform support roles at incident scenes.
Indiana
Tippecanoe Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Battle Ground, IN 47920
George Bittles: (765) 426-8808 gbittles@ivytech.edu
Description: Program is designed to provide local youth with the opportunity to gain knowledge of the fire service through exposing them to training and opportunities for community service and involvement. Program does not have funding for equipment at this time and Junior Fire Fighters are training with current probationary members consistent with Indiana Dept. of Homeland Security standards in Mandatory, FF I/II, and other fire training coursework.
Hillsdale Volunteer Fire Department Hillsdale, IN 47854
Arial Newnum: (765) 245-2690 anewnum1@ivytech.edu
Chandler Volunteer Fire Department Chandler, IN 47610
Krys Kolley: (812) 449-2314 lucy69in@hotmail.com
Description: Complete cadet program
Cicero Volunteer Fire Department Cicero, IN 46034
Darren Collar: (317) 984-4575 dcollar@cicerofire.org
Web Address: www.cicerofire.org
Description: Registered member of the Boy Scouts of America Explorer Firefighter Program. Members participate in monthly fire training, monthly meetings, department fundraisers, and community service activities. Members are required to be in high school and maintain a C average.
McColloch Volunteer Firefighters Association Clarksville, IN 47129
Keith Sellmer (812) 283-5541 fireinstructor2@aol.com
Description: McColloch’s junior firefighter program has been around since the beginning of this Association. Our junior firefighters train right next to our firefighters in all aspects of the fire service. From ground ladders to ventilation. From hazardous materials to emergency medical training. Our junior firefighters even learn pump operations. Our junior program has had an honored tradition of success. Many of our juniors have gone on to positions with career fire departments rising in the ranks to Assistant Chief in New Albany, Jeffersonville, and Deputy Chief in Clarksville. The current fire chief of the McColloch Volunteer Fire Department had joined the department as a junior firefighter. In Indiana, a firefighter cannot receive a basic firefighter certification until they are 18. Our junior firefighter training program schedules the training in such that they are fully ready to test for their basic firefighter, hazardous materials, and first responder certifications upon turning 18 year old.
Wadesville, Poseyville, New Harmony & Smith Town Fire Departments Wadesville, IN 47638
Dustin Owens: (812) 673-4277 tondus3@yahoo.com
Description: Explorer Post 390. Program is with all listed departments.
Rossville Volunteer Fire Department Rossville , IN 46065
Tracy Fife: (765) 379-2640 station9@geetel.net
Description: Our Junior Firefighters have a meeting every 3 months for themselves, and then they meet with our fire personnel the first Tuesday of every month for the fire department's regular meetings and they also train with the fire department every third Tuesday of each month. Our Junior Firefighters are hard working and dedicated kids. Each one of the Junior firefighters have a parent on the department that is responsible for the child getting to and from each fire scene. The program is made up of a director, an assistant director, two training officers and a safety officer. The Juniors know when they get to the scene that they are to go directly to the staging area and cannot leave that area until appointed to their parent or another firefighter. Our Juniors wear orange fire hats so they are recognized on the scene as Juniors. They cannot go into any working house fire or operate any machinery. The department is proud to have each one of the children on the department and look forward to when each can join as a full time member.
Sheffield Fire & Rescue Dayton, IN 47941
Contact Information: (765) 296-3955 sheffieldfd@mintel.net
Web Address: www.sheffieldfire.org
Description: The program is for teens aged 14-18 that are interested in the area of fire and rescue. We have weekly meetings and let the juniors train with us. They cannot go into any unsafe environments but they do ride in the trucks and assist senior firefighters.
Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department Anderson, INCaptain Jeffery A. Stigall: (765) 649-5851 jastigall@gmail.com
Web Address: www.rtvfd-in.com
Description: This program was recently resurrected after an absence of over 10 years. Junior members (ages 14-18) are part of the regular fire department and participate in all meetings, activities, and training, including support functions at emergency scenes, subject to safety restrictions depending on age, training, and experience. Personal protective equipment is provided. Junior meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. Junior members must maintain a “C” average or be suspended from the program until their grades improve. Junior members may become regular members of the department after age 18. Applications will be available on the web site.
Walnut Township Fire Department New Ross, IN 47968
Roger Routh: (765) 723-2289 RRouth@HHCorp.org
Description: Attend and participate in meetings, special functions, trainings, fund raisers and clean up after incidents.
Kansas
Butler County Fire District #8 Douglass, KS 67039
Deputy Chief Seth Glaves: (316) 747-3097 bcfd8804@aol.com
Description: Our program is focused on recruiting high school seniors that are interested in volunteering or pursuing a career in the fire service.
Hackberry Township Fire Department Bartlett, KS 67332
Leighton Davis: (620) 226-3537 leighton@bartlettkansasfire.org
Web Address: www.bartlettkansasfire.org
Description: Young firefighters are the future of all volunteer and career fire departments. Introducing the youth of our community to the benefits of helping and caring for others in need installs in them an eagerness and willingness to become involved in a society that has forgotten the need for volunteers. The Junior Firefighter is to augment the regular firefighters by assisting in fire suppression, rescue, and patient care. A Cadet Firefighter will be able to promote to Junior Firefighter and may exercise all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of a regular firefighter on any scene with some stipulations.
Clay Center Fire Department Clay Center, KS 67432
Jon Siemers: (785) 632-2521 ccfirerescue@yahoo.com
Description: Explorer Post #56
Bentley Fire and EMS Bentley, KS 67167Tish Kane: (316)390-7950 Awnreechick@gmail.com
Description: Bi-weekly meetings run by highly trained local firefighters with a lot of hands on training.
Johnson County Fire District No. 2 Stilwell, KS 66085
Joel Johnson: (913) 681-2764 joeljohnson@jcfd2.org
Web Address: www.jcfd2.org
Description: The Post was formed in December 2003 to get the youth of the community more involved with Johnson County Fire District No. 2. Our Post will focus on Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, and Leadership. Explorers will learn first hand knowledge about careers in these fields. Explores will receive hands on training from JCFD2 personnel and will become CPR and first aid certified. Members will also receive community service hours through the department and community events.
Iowa
Calmar Fire Department Calmar, IA 52132
Linus Sabelka: (641) 394-3178 calmarfirestation@yahoo.com
Description: We recruit juniors in high school. They must be at least 16 years old and have their parent’s permission. We have parent-student interviews and a set of rules and regulations they must abide by. With the school’s permission, they wear their pagers and can respond to calls. The junior firefighters attend monthly business meetings and train with the rest of the volunteer firefighters. They take Firefighter I classes and when they are 18 years old, they can take the Firefighter I test. They also take the 16-hour Hazmat Awareness class and recertification classes. The junior firefighters respond to all calls and assist with tasks in support of the firefighters. When they turn 18, they become full-time firefighters.
Salem Fire and Rescue Salem, IA 52649
Steve Nichting: (319) 258-4103
Description: Training with current firefighters while at ages 14-18 and hold a grade point average of 2.75 or above.
Central City Fire and Rescue Central City, IA 52214
Chief Todd Lafler: (319) 721-3355 tldigger@iowatelecom.net
Web Address: www.ccfire-rescue.com
Description: Our department’s Junior Firefighter Program is done through the Boy Scouts of America’s Explorer Program. Our Explorers/Junior Firefighters train up to 4 times a month side by side with our firefighters. They are allowed to respond to fire calls. Their roles at fire scenes include changing air bottles for firefighters, getting equipment when needed, assisting with clean up. They are a very crucial resource in our departments ability to be efficient on fire scenes.
Manchester Volunteer Fire Department Manchester, IA 52057
Dennis Meisgeier: (563) 920-5513 manfd@iowatelecom.net
Web Address: www.manchester-ia.org
Description: For the last six years, our Explorer Program was held for one month, with four meetings. In 2008, we have started a year round program where the Explorers/Junior Firefighters meet once a month for their business meeting and class with a hands-on session put on by our in-house state certified Fire Instructor. Then the Explorers/Junior Firefighters are invited to participate in the regular drill for the fire department and any public fire prevention activity the department has, which has included our Battery Up Program and Early Childhood Safety Fair with the Fire Safety House. We have had two of the Explorers who were in our program join the fire department when they turned eighteen years old. With the training they had received, they were able to contribute to the department earlier in their first year. Currently, two of the Explorer/Junior Firefighters are planning to enroll in a two-year firefighter course at our local community college. Our goal within the next year would be to further train the Explorer/Junior Firefighters so that they will respond to fire calls and assist with duties at the fire scene.
Hawarden Volunteer Fire Department Hawarden, IA 51023
Chief Jon Strong: (712) 551-6655 fire@cityofhawarden.com
Description: Our program hopes to prepare interested youth into the fire service. The students are allowed to respond to any call so long as it does not interrupt school. Once they have reached the age of 18 and there is an opening on the fire department, they become actual firefighters.
Tipton Fire Department Tipton, IA 52772
John E. Miller: (563) 886-6492 tfdchief@iowatelecom.net
Web Address: www.tiptonfire.org/index.html
Description: Referred to as Cadet Program, open to high school juniors and seniors. They are issued turnouts and pagers, allowed to leave school to respond to calls [with certain exceptions], expected to train with department, not allowed to do anything that requires SCBA, and may perform support duties only.
Kentucky
Jenkins Fire Department Jenkins, KY 41537
Rick Corbett: (606) 832-2141 jenkinsfire@kih.net
Web Address: www.jenkinsfire.org
Description: Allows teens to obtain training and participate in department functions. Allows teens to learn about the fire service.
Highview Fire District Explorer Post 461 Louisville, KY 40228
Shaun Carta: (502) 239-3561 scarta@highviewfire.com
Web Address: www.highviewfire.com
Description: Our explorer program prepares the youth for becoming recruit firefighters when they are able to join a class. We supply our explorers with their own turnout gear that they are able to use during trainings. We train every Thursday night for two hours. We train on many aspects of firefighting and even use the IFSTA Essentials IV training manual. They also learn the importance of leadership and team building in the fire service. We have Explorer Officers that range from Major to Sergeant. In cooperation with our department, we are able to use our County Training Academy to do certain trainings like search and rescue, ladders, and RIT. We are also very involved with the department and participate in many district functions such as Crusade for Children, safety fairs and community picnics. We also do fundraising events such as car washes and bagging groceries for tips at local stores.
Wolf Coal Volunteer Fire Department Wolf Coal, KY 41390
Bobbie Jo Moore: (606-398-2171 jebo@tgtel..com
Description: Our Junior Firefighters train with the firefighters. They help with making sure that the trucks are loaded with gear, help when there is anything to do at the firehouse such as cleaning, painting, washing trucks, and ground maintenance. They help with all fundraisers, get tools and equipment on the fire scene, help pull hose and helps to reload the trucks after a fire. They receive about 100 hours of training.
Hebron Fire Protection District Hebron, KY 41048
Sharon Smith: (859) 586-9009 ssmith@hebronfire.org
Web Address: www.hebronfire.org
Piner-Fiskburg Fire Protection District Morning View, KY 41063
George Pegg: (859) 356-6916 piner1275@insightbb.com
Description: We are an Explorer Post through the Boy Scouts of America, Post 2250. We train weekly in Fire and EMS. Our post participates in local completions for explorers. We assist the Fire Department with functions and clean up after major runs.
Meade County Fire Protection District Brandenburg, KY 40108
Larry Naser: (270) 422-4292 lnaser@mcfpd
Web Address: www.mcfpd.com
Description: Our Program requires junior members to be enrolled in high school and maintain a C average. Our members participate in training and non IDLH fire runs. They assist on projects of a local nature.
Artemus Fire Department Artemus, KY 40903
John Bays: (606) 546-5914 afpdchief@aol.com
Description: Orientation of teenagers to the skills and knowledge required to be a firefighter.
Alexandria Fire District Alexandria, KY 41001
Lt. John Seitz: (859) 635-5991 jseitz@alexandriaky.org
Web Address: www.alexandriaky.org
Description: Alexandria Fire Explorer Post 100 is part of the BSA’s Learning for Life program.
Shelbyville Fire & Rescue Shelbyville, KY 40065
Jesse Landers: (502) 633-7101 sfdtraining@insightbb.com
Web Address: www.shelbyvillefirerescue.com
Southgate Fire Department Southgate, KY 41071
Asst. Chief Steve Rath: ftfdmedic@yahoo.com
Vine Grove Fire Department Vine Grove, KY 40175
Michael Stalsberg: (270) 312-3587 vgfd621@yahoo.com
Description: We train and teach our juniors all the basic skill of firefighting. This program is a nonresponsive program. There is no live fire training for this program, the rest of training is out of the essentials manual and hands on training.
Louisiana
Husser Volunteer Fire Department Husser, LA 70442
Dale Vernon: (985) 320-9697 vernon3dnr@earthlink.net
Description: Youth who are 16 years old join our Junior Program. This program is to train future firefighters on equipment and trucks. Juniors can not drive fire trucks to scenes or go into a burning structure.
South Bossier Fire District Two Elm Grove, LA 71051
Twilla Jones: (318) 987-2555 sbfd2admin@bellsouth.net
Web Address: www.southbossierfire.com
Description: Fire Safety and Training
Scott Volunteer Fire Department Scott, LA 70583
Lt. Blaine Judice: (337) 981-2372 bjudice3372@aol.com
Web Address: www.scottvfd.org Program Address: www.scottvfd.org
Description: The program is set up for persons within the age of 15-17 years of age to be a part of the fire department. Each Junior Fireman is able to respond to calls on the engine but are not allowed to enter a burning structure or a vehicle involved in an accident. They are not allowed to use a hose to extinguish any fire. Every Junior Fireman must maintain a 2.0 grade point average while in school. Junior Firemen are not allowed to respond to incidents after 10:00pm on school nights. Every junior is allowed to train and attend fire department functions such as fundraisers and gatherings.
Bossier Parish Fire District 1 Haughton, LA 71037
Chief Robert Roe: (318) 949-9440
Web Address: bpfd1.org
Description: Juniors must be at least 16 years of age. They assist with outside operations at emergencies. They perform custodial maintenance at their assigned station, servicing equipment, stations and grounds. Juniors perform EMS duties if certified, inspections and other duties depending on their particular assignment at the time. They also perform such other duties as required by their superior officer.
Zachary Volunteer Fire Department Zachary, LA 70791
Chief Michael Kimble: (225) 286-0205 mkimble@zacharyfire.org
Description: Youth ages 13-17 are eligible to participate.
Youngsville Fire Department Youngsville, LA 70592
Asst. Chief Joey Langlinais: (337) 856-6906 jlanglinais@yfdla.com
Web Address: www.yfdla.com
Description: JFF do training in team building, communications fire prevention and all aspects of firefighting as well as medical first responder training. JFF are allowed to ride out on apparatus and respond to calls, if they are riding out. They are not allowed to respond from their homes with the volunteers.
Maine
Islesboro Fire Department Islesboro, ME 04848
Mary Hauprich: (207) 734-0996 hauprich@verizon.net
Description: Our goal is to train our juniors so that when they turn 18, they can “hit the ground running.” These young firefighters-in-training are held to the same standards the rest of the department are, and take part in trainings and drills at least once a month (mandatory) and up to several times a month (optional)
Lisbon Fire Department Lisbon, ME 04250
Deputy Chief Michael Robitaille: (207)353-9620 mrobitaille@yarmouth.me.us
Web Address: www.lisbonfd.com
Description: The Lisbon Fire Department Junior Program is overseen by the department’s Chief, who delegates his authority to a Junior Advisor. The program is in compliance with the Maine Bureau of Labor and has strict guidelines for operations and training. The members of the Junior Department support the volunteer department by conducting non-hazard duties at all emergency incidents with our community. They are involved in the monthly training programs and routinely attend regional fire schools. Annually, they attend a week-long Explorer program that is conducted in the next county to ours. They are involved in fund raising efforts and recently rewarded themselves by taking a trip to Ground Zero in New York City, the Connecticut State Fire Academy and finished their trip with a stop at Six Flags theme park in Massachusetts. We are fortunate to see many of our members continue their career in the fire service and again we will graduate two members this year who will be attending college to study fire science.
City of Biddeford Fire Department Biddeford, ME 04005Contact Info: (207) 282-6632
Web Address: www.biddefordmaine.org
Description: Each month, the junior firefighters attend 2 training sessions. At a fire scene, these juniors assist in establishing and assisting in rehab, assisting with the set up of accountability board as well as helping with cleansing and restocking of apparatus.
Fort Fairfield Fire/Rescue Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
Contact Info: (207) 472-3809 fort_fairfield_fire@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.fortfairfield.org/Town_Government/Municipal
Description: Junior Firefighter program is geared towards finding out what the fire service is all about. Junior Firefighters will learn a wide variety of tasks, but will be limited to what they can do. Must be enrolled in school or have a diploma/GED and maintain a ""C"" average.
Presque Isle Fire Department Presque Isle, ME 04769
Grant Spinney: (207) 769-0881 pifire@maine.rr.com
Program Web Address: www.pifd.org/page8.html
Web Address: www.pifd.org
Description: Junior members have a curfew during school nights and are required to leave the station no later than 10 pm. On non-school nights, members are allowed to stay at the fire station and run calls with the department.
Maryland
Ridgely Volunteer Fire Department Ridgely, MD 21660
Deputy Chief Bryan Ebling: (410) 634-2673 bcebling@comcast.net
Web Address: www.rvfd400.com
Description: This program is modeled after other youth programs. Members learn about emergency services, assist in fund raisers, assist in parades and limited other station duties. THEY ARE NOT RESPONSE MEMBERS. However, they are permitted to assist our Auxiliary with canteen duties at the scene of emergencies on a limited basis. Members are organizing their own structure and treasury in order to learn first hand how organizations operate. Rules, procedures, funding, etc. They participate in community events in addition to fire department non-response activities. We should note we have a cadet program which adolescents 16 and 17 years old may join. Cadets are permitted to respond on active emergency calls, provided they meet minimum training requirements. Cadet members have a few restrictions, however, they are treated similarly to our active membership of which the minimum age is 18.
Hereford Volunteer Junior Fire Company Hereford, MD 21111
Chuck Bollinger: (410) 965-4008 cbdbinc@comcast.net
Web Address: herefordfire.org
Description: This company allows junior firefighters to begin learning about the administrative and fire line side of our senior company. Training is done twice a month and twice a month they have meetings. The juniors help out in all kinds of capacities with our senior company.
Glyndon Junior Volunteer Fire Department Glyndon, MD 21071
Kathy Reitz: (443) 829-6012 kathyr@reliancefireprotection.com
Description: Glyndon Juniors start at age 10 and we learn the basics of firefighting in preparation for the MFRI Fire Fighter I program as well as basic first aid skills and CPR. We meet 3 Tuesdays a month and hold fundraisers and support the senior department with all of their activities.
West Side Volunteer Fire Department Bivalve, MD 21814
Don Messick: (410) 873-2566 donald_sue@comcast.net
Description: We allow members as young as 14. We have a list of rules and requirements that must be signed by the Junior member’s parents. At 16, we allow them to attend MFRI, the Maryland Fire training academy. Our county, Wicomico, also has a training arrangement through the local vocational school system which allows a junior or senior student to attend both Basic Firefighter and EMT Basic while attending school.
Sykesville Freedom-District Fire Department Sykesville, MD 21784
Brian P. McDermott: (410) 795-9311 brian330574@yahoo.com
Program Web Address: www.Myspace.com/sykesvillejuniors
Web Address: www.sykesvillefire.org
Description: The Sykesville-Freedom District Fire Department's Junior Firefighter Program is open to young people ages 12-16 that have an interest in learning about firefighting and emergency medical services.
Sykesville's junior program is among the most active in Carroll County, meeting Wednesday evenings at the station. Juniors participate in various activities designed to expose them to the world of emergency services. A typical evening at the station can involve anything from crawling through mazes in turnout gear to learning about the latest equipment and techniques used by senior firefighters on the fire ground.
The juniors take part in the annual Carroll County Junior Day, a friendly competition between junior firefighters from around the region. The juniors also take educational and recreational trips from time to time to learn more about the fire service. The group traveled to New York City recently to visit Ground Zero and several FDNY firehouses. We promote a healthy and social atmosphere where young people are exposed to the bond that firefighters everywhere know and enjoy.
Montgomery County, MD Fire and Rescue Service Rockville, MD 20850
Lt. Russell Blinkhorn: (301) 279-1834 Russell.Blinkhorn@montgomerycountymd.gov
Program Web Address: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/firtmpl.asp?url=/content/firerescue/psta/fire-science/index.asp
Web Address: www.mcfrs.org
Description: Program for students in grades 11 and 12 who are enrolled in a Montgomery County Public School. Students are provided transportation to and from their home school to the Fire and Rescue Training Academy. Students receive both Fire and EMS basic courses for the program in which they enroll. Please visit our website for further information.
Elkridge Volunteer Fire Department Elkridge, MD 21075
Mike Barnett: (410) 966-2831 Mike.barnett@ssa.gov
Program Web Address: http://www.elkridgevfd.org/content/junior/
Web Address: http://www.elkridgevfd.org/
Description: Purpose: To obtain a working knowledge of first aid and fire fighting procedures, allowing the member to decide if the fire and rescue field will appeal to them; to aid the fire department in their responsibilities of saving life and property; to promote high moral standards and a sense of responsibility toward their community.
Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. Ellerslie, MD 21529
Chief Scott Williams: (301) 777-0959 Co6@allconet.org
Hamstead Volunteer Fire Engine & Hose Company #1 Hampstead, MD 21074 Charles Ray: (410) 977-2412 ceeray3@msn.com
Program Web Address: www.hampsteadvfd.org/content/junior/
Web Address: www.hampsteadvfd.org
Description: A Fire Company-based program to introduce young men & women to the Emergency Services and Community Service. Activities include fund raising, business meetings and training for which the junior firefighters earn community service hours which are required for High School graduation.
Maryland City Volunteer Fire Dept and Rescue Squad Laurel, MD 20724
Ralph Miller: (301) 604-6670 milral@comcast.net
Description: Cadets are given basic classes on Fire and EMS. They also march in parades.
Arcadia Volunteer Junior Fire Co. Upperco, MD 21155
Roslyn Snyder: (443) 677-1618 arcadiajuniors@comcast.net
Web Address: www.arcadiavfc.org
Description: Our program is a comprehensive program which teaches teamwork, respect, and responsibility through many different structured activities including marching in parades, training and fundraising. We are very involved with community service projects as well.
Berlin Fire Company Berlin, MD 21811
David Fitzgerald: (410) 641-1977 dfitzgerald@co.worcester.md.us
Massachusetts
Northfield Fire Department Northfield, MA 01360
Dave Adams: (413) 498-2778 lbjrace33@comcast.net
Web Address: www.northfieldmafire.com
Description: The Northfield Fire Department Junior members are made up of young adults interested in firefighting. They meet twice monthly at the fire station. Being a junior firefighter, they receive hands-on training in certain areas of firefighting.
Topsfield Fire Department Topsfield, MA 01983
Captain Jen Collins-Brown: (978) 887-5148 jcbrown@topsfieldfire.com
Web Address: www.topsfieldfire.com
Description: This is an Explorer’s program just getting off it’s feet after a three year hiatus.
Holden Fire Department Holden, MA 01520
Lt. Mike Rosen: (508) 829-0266 mjrosen@charter.net
Web Address: www.townofholden.net
Description: Run as Fire Service Exploring Post 2012. Programs include: Fire suppression, hose evolutions, pump ops, SCBA, water supply, ladders, hydrant ops, brush fire ops, chimney fires, hazmat station ops; First Responder, including CPR and auto extrication; Search and Rescue to include search planning, GPS training, map reading and search patterns. They also support additional activities for the Mohegan Council and the Town of Holden.
Belchertown Fire Department Belchertown, MA 01007
Chief Edward Bock: (413) 323-7571 tbock@belchertown.org
Web Address: www.belchertown.org/departments/fire
Description: On a monthly basis to learn basic operation, preventative maintenance, safe operations, location, and regular inventory of all fire department equipment.
Shelburne Fire Department Shelburne, MA 01370
Chief Angus Dun: (413) 834-4593 shelburnefire@yahoo.com
Description: Provides firefighter, ICS, Hazmat, and First Aid training for those in Grades 9 through 12. Open to any resident of the Fire District with parental permission. Juniors train along side of adult firefighters and perform age appropriate tasks exclusive of interior firefighting and out of district mutual aid calls.
Westfield Fire Department Westfield, MA 01085
Seth Ellis: (413) 374-5930
Web Address: www.cityofwestfield.org/detpages/departments19.html
Description: The Westfield Fire Explorers Post 339 is sponsored by the Westfield Fire Department as an educational opportunity for high school students who would like to learn more about the fire, rescue, and emergency medical services as a career or volunteer opportunity. Explorers attend twice monthly meetings usually held on the first and third Thursdays of the month during the school year. Meeting topics cover all aspects of department operations. The Explorers also help with the SAFE program and have assisted at the department’s open house.
Yarmouth Fire Department South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Lt. James Armstrong: (508) 398-2212 jarmstrong@yarmouth.ma.us
Web Address: ww.yarmouthfire.com
Description: In cooperation with our local high school, “School to careers internship program”, students spend one hour a day at the Yarmouth Fire Department learning about the careers of firefighters/emergency medical technicians. The Yarmouth Fire intern program is a registered Fire Corp program. The “IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting” book is used as a classroom guide. Students are taught by Yarmouth officers and participate in specially designed drills. The Dennis-Yarmouth High School student interns are also involved in a variety of fire prevention projects, which are presented in the lower schools from preschool to middle school. Many former students have become members of our call department and one has become a full-time firefighter/EMT. We also have former interns who have become firefighters for neighboring towns and firefighters in the military.
Berkley Fire & Rescue Berkley, MA 02779
Lt. Kevin Gouveia: (508) 822-7516 jp39bfd@comcast.net
Web Address: www.townofberkley.com
Description: Junior firefighters attend the training classes along with the regular call firefighters. At age 16 they can participate in live training while accompanied by a senior firefighter or officer. The live training classes are limited to such training as smoke house training, pump operations (observation) etc.
Rehoboth Fire Department Rehoboth, MA 02769
Asst. Chief Barresi: (508) 252-3725 car3@rehobothfire.com
Description: Juniors meet and train 1-2 times per month and are assigned to support functions at fire scenes. They are issued turnout gear. They are also allowed to attend Company drills. They help out at community and association functions and raise money for their organization.
Michigan
Home Township Fire Department Edmore, MI 48829
Michael Irwin: (989) 304-1604 hometwpfirefighterexplorers@live.com
Description: Teaching youth CPR, fire safety and firefighter basics.
Bedford Fire Department Temperance, MI 48182
Bradley Periat: (419) 704-7953 fireout47@hotmail.com
Web Address: www.bedfordmi.org
Description: The purpose of the Bedford Fire Department Explorer Post is to give young men and women between the ages of 14 to 21 the basic knowledge of what it is like to be in the fire/EMS service. This post is also designed to help the members learn citizenship, teamwork, and many other things needed to be a quality adult. The post meets regularly twice a month as well as participating in many community events and training exercises.
Waterford Township Fire Department Waterford, MI 48329
Gene Butcher: (248) 618-7570 rbutcher@twp.waterford.mi.us
Web Address: www.twp.waterford.mi.us/fire/
Description: The cadet program is a cooperative effort between the Waterford Fire Department and Waterford Mott, Waterford Kettering and Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes High Schools. This program provides a work-based learning opportunity and/or environment for high school students in order to help students achieve academic success, graduate from high school and be better prepared for employment or post secondary education connecting to a student’s career goals. This program offers exploration inside various divisions of the fire service including Fire Suppression and Rescue, Fire Prevention and Education, Hazardous Materials and other Special Operations offered by the Fire Department including, but not limited to Technical Rescue. Students learn through classroom instruction, practical demonstrations and performance based training sessions the “Essentials of Fire Fighting.” Also, after the completion of this program, students will have a greater appreciation for their own strengths and weaknesses in addition to the duties, responsibilities and commitment necessary to become a firefighter. The Waterford Fire Department and its members are proud to provide such a program that allows its members to give something back to the community and to help mentor, educate and motivate our youths because we are devoted to human services and are committed to working with others.
Howell Area Fire Authority Howell, MI 48843
Andrew Johnson: (517) 546-0560 ajohnson@howellfire.net
Christopher Mazer cmaser@howellfire.net
Web Address: www.howellfire.net
Description: The mission of the Howell Area Fire Department Cadet is to assist with fire department operations, assume a support role at emergency scenes, and learn to protect lives, health and property in the Howell Area Fire Department response area from the outcomes of fire, medical, structural, and environmental emergencies through education, prevention, mitigation and control. Cadets are students seeking careers in firefighting. The Cadet program gets these students involved in what they want to do. Cadet firefighters are considered valuable assets to the department operations and assume support roles at the fire scenes. Every precaution is taken to keep them out of danger while still letting them get involved. While at the station, Cadets are responsible for making coffee, sweeping, rolling hose, mopping and cleaning apparatus as well as other duties assigned. Don’t let these last mentioned duties fool you…there are plenty of opportunities to learn and to get involved in the exciting aspects of the fire department.
City of Northville Fire Department Northville, MI 48167
Shari Allen: (248) 449-9920 sallen@ci.northville.mi.us
Web Address: www.co.northville.mi.us
Description: Our community has a population of 6500 residents and encompasses an area of 2.2 square miles. We have run an Explorer Program since 1994. We train twice a month and participate with other area Explorer posts to train and compete throughout the year. We do hands-on training with firefighters from our department as well as firefighters from surrounding communities. The group is an un-funded program so we participate in fundraising to offset the cost of attending events and have participated in the National Exploring competition three times which hosted 600 participants last year. The Explorers also help at community events and participate in parades along with our firefighters. We do recruitment in area high schools and during Fire Prevention Week at our fire station. Each Explorer is assigned and responsible for the care of a set of gear. We have an established set of rules and regulations which addresses grades, attendance and conduct both in the program and in everyday life.
Brighton Area Fire Authority Brighton, MI 48116
Donald Hall: (810) 229-6640 dhall@brightonareafire.com
Web Address: www.brightonareafire.com
Description: Program was started in the WWII years and was disbanded because of the war effort. It was reorganized in 1954 and has been going strong ever since. The Juniors in the early years helped the firefighters fight grass fires that were frequent in the spring months, primarily due to the burning of waste paper and sparks from the railroad engine exhaust. Training in the early days was primarily done on the job or do as we do. The MI Firefighters Training Council wasn’t in place until the late 1960’s. The juniors of today have a support role in the service and receive their training, FFI&II and Medical First Responder. They are allowed to assist in medical emergencies once they have received their training. They do not enter the structural fire hot zone until they are employed by the Senior Fire Department.
Minnesota
St. Cloud Fire Department St. Cloud, MN 56303
Jason Jacobs: (320) 255-7213 jason.jacobs@ci.stcloud.mn.us
Web Address: www.ci.cloud.mn.us/fire/fire.htm
Description: Fire Explorer Post 2032
Columbia Heights Fire Department Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Dan O’Brien: (612) 408-2528 ojoe911@comcast.net
Description: Fire Exploring Post #778
Maple Grove Fire-Rescue Maple Grove, MN 55331
Lt. Chris Baker: (763) 494-6300 cbaker@ci.maple-grove.mn.us
Web Address: www.ci.maple-grove.mn.us
Description: The Fire Explorer program is the young-adult program of Learning for Life, a subsidiary program of the Boy Scouts of America. Maple Grove Fire Explorers Post 777, operated by the Maple Grove Fire Department, is a co-ed group of young adults between the ages of 14 and 21, with an interest in learning about the Fire Service. The Fire Explorers’ Instructors are members of the Maple Grove Fire-Rescue Department. The Maple Grove Fire Department was founded in the summer of 1976, with the Fire Explorer Post starting late that fall. The Post has been in existence for over 30 years and has produced dozens of firefighters and EMS personnel. For instance, Maple Grove Fire Chief Scott Anderson started his career as a Hamel Fire Explorer. Maple Grove Assistant Chief/North Memorial Paramedic Rob Pearson started his career as a Maple Grove Fire Explorer over 20 years ago. Maple Grove Fire Explorers Post 777 meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday nights of every month and also participates in various special activities. Our emphasis at meetings is instruction of an Explorer-oriented Firefighter I type course. We also train our Explorers to a First Responder and Hazardous Materials Operations level. After a basic level of training and good attendance at Post meetings, Explorers are able to take a practical exam which, if passed, allows them to attend regular fire department drills. After attending a minimum amount of fire department drills and getting acquainted with their station crew, they may take another practical exam which, if passed, allows them to be issued a pager and respond to emergency incidents on the truck with firefighters.
Mississippi
Northeast Lamar Fire, Rescue, & EMS Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Chief Kyle Hill: (601) 270-2698 khill@northeastlamarfire.com
Web Address: www.northeastlamarfire.com
Description: Juniors participate in age appropriate training that will prepare them for transition to full-time membership after turning 18 and graduating from high school. Juniors also participate in other department activities such as fund raising and public education. Upon approval by the Training officer and Chief, and completion of appropriate training, juniors may be utilized in a ground support role on some calls.
Purvis Volunteer Fire Department Purvis, MS 39475
Chief Rex Hartfield: (601) 794-5070 pfdtrng3@yahoo.com
Description: Available to young inspiring firefighters that have the will to serve their community.
West Hancock Fire Rescue Pearlington, MS 39572
Drew Zeringue: (228) 533-7643 juniorsonfire@hotmail.com
Web Address: www.westhancockfirerescue.org
Description: Small program with a new director.
Missouri
Theodosia Area Volunteer Fire Department Theodosia, MO 65761
Tom Vantol: (417) 273-5466 wallyvicky@hotmail.com
Description: Junior receive bi-monthly training, including state and in-house training. Juniors are paired with seasoned firefighters routinely for mentoring and equipment operations. Juniors may not fight actual fires but may assist in non-hazardous tasks.
Warrenton Fire Protection District Warrenton, MO 63383
Michael Owenby: (636) 456-8935 wfpd1400@warrenton-fire.org
Web Address: www.warrenton-fire.org
New Florence Fire Protection District New Florence, MO 63363
Drewanna Schutte: (636) 359-3298 draroots1941@yahoo.com
Description: To learn at the side of an adult.
Cedar Hill Junior Fire Department Cedar Hill, MO 63016
Captain John Hutson: (636) 285-0434 chfpd@hotmail.com
Web Address: www.cedarhillfire.com
Description: The junior program is a teaching program of young people on all aspects for firefighting and fire prevention of the fire district. The young people are permitted as laws allow to participate in training sessions and actual emergency calls. Members are not permitted to enter into Haz Mat situations nor in areas of immediate fire attack of structures. Upon completion of the junior program they are moved at age 18 to a senior firefighter and permitted to participate as level of education achieved permits. The juniors are mostly an assist to the firefighters by bringing them requested equipment off of apparatus as needed and help in public relations events and trainings.
Pacific Fire Protection District Pacific, MO 63069
Gary Graf: (636) 257-3633 ggraf@pacificfire.org
Web Address: www.pacificfire.org
Description: The Pacific Fire Protection District sponsors Fire Explorer Post 2329. Explorer Programs are under the umbrella of the Boy Scouts of America Life Career Education Program. The programs provide a worksite based learning experience for young men and women who have completed eighth grade an encompasses persons aged 14 through 21. Our fire service Explorer post allows young people to have exposure to the fire service so that they may make an informed decision concerning their career path. Through participation in the Explorer program, individuals will gain personal confidence, learn to use various tools, develop mechanical skills and aptitude, and gain a greater awareness of personal and fire safety. They will also gain leadership skills and group inter-dynamic skills. The post meets twice monthly and offers a ride along program on the department’s fire apparatus.
Holt Community Fire Protection District Holt, MO 64048
Doug Hamilton: (816) 320-3612
Description: The program encourages those persons who are enrolled in high school and maintain as least a “C” average and are at least 14 years of age and who have not yet reached their 18th birthday to become involved in the fire service. Junior firefighters are encouraged to take part in activities at the fire stations and emergency incidents. Junior firefighters assume a support role at any incident to which they are allowed to respond.
Dixon Rural Fire Protection District Dixon, MO 65459
Dennis Lachowicz: (573) 759-6315 fireman_221@yahoo.com
Description: We start our juniors off with classroom Intro to the Fire Service and Essentials. Then we get them familiar with all the apparatus and equipment carried on them. Once through the classroom and familiarization of apparatus and equipment, we start their hands-on training with equipment. In this method, we find out where their interests and capabilities lie.
St. Louis Fire Department St. Louis, MO 63106
Captain Michael Richardson: (314)533-3406 richardsonm@stlouiscity.com
Web Address: http://stlouis.missouri.org/citygov/fire
Description: This is an after school program in partnership with the St. Louis Public Schools, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and St. Louis Community College-Forest Park.
New Bloomfield Fire Protection District New Bloomfield, MO 65063
Travis Bell: (573) 544-8398 newbloomfieldfire@hotmail.com
Description: Basic firefighter skills and preparation for the fire service.
Odessa Fire & Rescue Protection District Odessa, MO 64076
Nick LaBoube: (816) 633-1659 ofrpd@comcast.net
Description: Our program was developed to introduce young personnel to the fire service, and to give them the opportunity to learn a possible career. We work closely with the local school system to assure the juniors grades come first, so they can be part of the program and not effect their school work and grades. A number of our past junior members have gone to a full time career in the fire service, police, or other public service.
Johnson County Fire Protection District Warrensburg, MO 64093
Chief Larry Jennings ljennings@jcfpd.net
Description: The program encourages those persons who are at least fourteen years of age and who have not yet reached their eighteenth birthday to become involved in the fire service in Johnson County. Junior firefighters are encouraged to take part in activities at the fire stations and emergency incidents. Junior firefighters assume a support role at any incident to which they are allowed to respond. Members assist with many fire ground support activities as requested by the Incident Commander, public relations and department training.
Logan-Rogersville Fire Protection District Rogersville, MO 65742
Lt. Robert Talburt: (417) 753-4265 rtalburt@lrfire.org
Web Address: www.lrfire.org
Description: Our program is designed to give middle and high school students the chance to preview the fire service as a career. Many of our past members from the program have gone onto full time fire service or EMS careers. Cadets are allowed to participate in department activities and functions including emergency incidents, PR events, etc. Cadets are a great assistance in making our events successful.
Tipton Fire Department Tipton, MO 65081
Allen Williams: (660) 433-5666 jaw2568@embarqmail.com
Description: This program was started to encourage the youth of the community to become involved in the community. The members are required to maintain a C average in school. All juniors train along side of the adult members, with the exception of live burn trainings. The program is our best source of future firefighters. At the present time we have 6 firefighters that went through our junior program. We have 26 firefighters on the roster at this time. All juniors are encouraged to be active in school functions.
Cass Career Center Harrisonville, MO 64701
Jerry Pfister: (816) 380-3253 ext. 7813 pfisterj@harrisonville.K12.mo.us
Web Address: www.casscareercenter.com
Description: We train high school students to become certified firefighters and EMT-basics.
Millersville Rural Fire Protection District Millersville, MO 63766
Contact Info: (573) 243-1660 millersvillefire@juno.com
Web Address: www.showme.net/millersvillefire/
Description: As a junior firefighter, members serve in a support role for the senior firefighters at actual emergencies as a supplement to a formal training program. They attend monthly training drills geared to the junior program as well as participate in a majority of drills with the full department.
Kearney Fire & Rescue Protection District Kearney, MO 64060
Contact Info: (816) 628-4122 Rfort@kearneyfire.org
Web Address: kearneyfire.org/index.php
Description: The Junior Firefighters receive First Responder training, Intro to the Fire Service, as well as in house training. After they complete training and a checklist (performance evaluation), the Junior may stay overnight at the Fire Station and respond on Fire and EMS calls with Senior Firefighters. They take education seriously and a Junior must maintain a ""C"" average or they will be placed on suspension.
Lake Saint Louis Fire Protection District Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Contact Info: (636) 561-9200 lslfire@lslfire.com
Program Web Address: www.lslfire.com/information/join.html
Web Address: www.lslfire.com
Description: Members train with the Lake Saint Louis firefighters and when they pass all requirements, they are allowed to respond to alarms and assist firefighters at actual emergency scenes.
Lanton Fire Department West Plains, MO 65775
Blake Bowers: (417) 257-2222 bbowers@mozarks.com
Holts Summit Fire Protection District Holts Summit, MO 65035
James Elliot: (573) 821-6692 sunshineholtssummit@yahoo.com
Description: All Cadets learn the basics of Firefighting and EMS. They are furnished uniform shirts and gear. The Cadets meet every other Monday evening and occasionally on Saturdays. These meetings are used to provide training to our future Firefighters of Holts Summit, or where ever they may go. One of the benefits with being a member of our Cadet program is that when the Cadet turns 18, they are given the opportunity to become Firefighters with our dept.
Montana
Stevensville Volunteer Fire Department Stevensville, MT 59870
Earl Dewey: (406) 550-1301 earldewey6@aol.com
Description: Cadets train along side of the firefighters as well as train as a cadet group.
Victor Volunteer Rural Fire Department Victor, MT 59875
Scott Hackett: (406) 642-3180 victorfd@cybernet1.com
Description: Cadet Firefighter Program at the Victor Rural Fire District.
Nebraska
North Bend Volunteer Fire Department North Bend, NE 68649
Richard King: (402) 652-8161 nbfd201@gpcom.net
Description: The North Bend Volunteer Fire Department Fire Cadet Program is designed to allow young men and women between the ages of 16 to 18 the opportunity to participate in a valuable community service and to explore a career in Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services. The Fire Cadet Program provides an opportunity for Fire Cadets to learn and build on North Bend Volunteer Fire Department’s values of teamwork, pride, professionalism and respect. The program emphasizes these values and also teaches leadership, responsibility and community volunteerism.
Ralston Volunteer Fire Department Ralston, NE 68127
Fire Chief Kyle Ienn: (402) 578-3527 rvfd101@cox.net
Web Address: www.cityofralston.com/fire
Program Web Address: www.freewebs.com/rvfd/
Description: Firefighter Explorer Program
Schuyler Fire Department Schuyler, NE 68661
Dr. Craig Jacobus: (402) 352-5407 firemen@schuylerfire.com
Web Address: www.schuylerfire.com
Description: The program trains the junior firefighters in all aspects of basic firefighting and safety. Cadets do NOT enter fire building but assist with all other aspects of fire service.
Nevada
East Fork Fire and Paramedic Districts Minden, NV 89423Toni Braga: (775) 782-9040 tbraga@co.douglas.nv.us
Program Web Address: http://effpd.co.douglas.nv.us/FirePrevention/Cadets.html
Web Address: http://effpd.co.douglas.nv.us
Description: The Fire Cadet Program is a highly visible, positive force within the community setting role models and educating area youth, as well as the community at large, about careers in the firefighting and emergency medical service industry.
New Hampshire
Pittsfield Fire Department Explorer Post #330 Pittsfield, NH 03263
James Girard: (603) 435-6807 rb9jimmy@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.pittsfield-nh.com
Description: We are part of the Exploring for Life Program. The Pittsfield Fire Explorer Post is part of the Pittsfield Fire Department.
Lancaster Fire Department Lancaster, NH 03584
Joe Boemig: (603) 788-3221 vtems30@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.lancasternh.org
Description: The BSA explorer program was established by the Boy Scouts Of America to allow the youth who are interested in a career in EMS or the Fire Department to work under an advisor. Our program was originally an EMS service, which soon spread to allow Explorers to respond on fire calls. Explorers are required to achieve at least a "C" average in school, and have to be at least 14 years of age and graduated the Eighth grade.
Lempster Fire and Rescue Lempster, NH 03605
Mario Cusanelli: (603) 863-6375 MCusanelli@dimatix.com
Description: Our goal is to teach them the FF 1 program at a modified level, so when they are eligible, they can move into the fire academy with an advantage.
New Jersey
Hillsborough Volunteer Fire Company Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Mike Murphy: (908) 281-7047 bklyn1987@aol.com
Description: To bring in young men and women into the fire service at the age of 16 or 17 as a junior firefighter, with the hope that with our guidance they will graduate to the next level (at the age of 18) to a full member of the fire service.
Collings Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Collings Lakes, NJ 08094
Randy Knapp: (609) 561-9614 gjshadow23@yahoo.com
Genevieve Whitcraft: (609) 561-9614
Web Address: www.clfd.org
Description: Junior firefighters are trained in all fire ground aspects with the exception of actual extinguishment. They are familiarized with all related equipment, their uses and location on the apparatus. The Junior Firefighter must maintain at least a “C” average in their studies and show the advisor their report card every semester. The fire department then gives the Junior Firefighter the opportunity to attend the local County Fire Academy’s Junior Firefighter program to prepare them to become senior firefighters and attend the Fire Academy. After passing an extensive test based on tool names, uses, and apparatus location, the Junior Firefighter is then permitted to respond on actual fire calls during non-school hours before 9pm on school nights. At the scene, the cadet is permitted to act as a “go for”, getting and setting up any necessary equipment (i.e. scene lighting, pike poles, etc.) The cadet may also assist the senior firefighters with the break down, donning and doffing of their SCBA. The cadet is also welcome to attend the fire department drill nights every Tuesday and participate when conditions permit. The program also has separate drills once every month.
Moorestown Fire Department Moorestown, NJ 08057
Richard Bickmore: (856) 234-4193 rickbickmore@moorestown.nj.us
Web Address: www.moorestownfire.org
Description: Junior program for 16-18 year olds who wish to expand their knowledge of firefighting and emergency services.
Burlington Township Fire Department Burlington Township, NJ 08016
Anthony Correia: (609) 239-5849 apcorr@aol.com
Web Address: www.btfd.org
Description: Junior members participate in all functions of the fire department within legal boundaries.
Mahwah Fire Department Mahwah, NJ 07430
Michael Drozd: (201) 529-5757 x238 mdrozd@mahwahtwp.org
Description: To familiarize young people with the roles performed on the fire ground. Give participants the ability to size up firematic situations. Equip them with the physical and mental tools to abate these situations with maximum effectiveness while exposing them to the minimum life hazard. Educate in the traditions of the emergency services community.
Sergeantsville Volunteer Fire Company Sergeantsville, NJ 08557
Sean Conway: (908) 782-4123 sergfire47@paymedia.net
Web Address: www.sergeantsville.org
Description: The Junior Firefighter Program at the Sergeantsville Volunteer Fire Company is a firematic training organization for members aged 16-17. It is designed for those individuals who aspire to be active members upon reaching the age of 18. The junior members are trained in areas including fire behavior, firefighter safety, and the use of firefighting equipment. The mission of the program is to educate junior firefighters in both the formal and practical areas of firefighting so that when they reach the age of 18, they will be prepared for active firefighting duties.
Minotola Fire Company Minotola, NJ 08341
Chief Scott Welsh: (856) 498-9492 aswelsh2201@verizon.net
Description: Junior firefighters are there to help assist the firefighters on calls and at drills. They attend the monthly meetings and drills to fully learn and gain the knowledge of what they will need to know in the future.
Demarest Fire Department Demarest, NJ 07627
Mike Ceccon: (201) 768-0338 mceccon@demarestfire.org
Web Address: www.demarestfire.org
Description: The junior fire department (auxiliary) was implemented to supply supplemental manpower and assistance to the fire department.
Hampton Township Volunteer Fire & Rescue Augusta, NJ 07822
Ray Semeraro: (862) 268-2893 lorodd43@aol.com
Web Address: www.htvfd.org
Description: The Junior Fire Fighter’s Program of Hampton Township Fire and Rescue Inc, is a youth organization sponsored by the Hampton Township Fire and Rescue Inc, Hampton Township New Jersey, is designated as the chartered organization. Hampton Township Fire & Rescue, Inc. will manage the Fire Explorer Program.. This Junior fire fighter’s program is composed of active members of Hampton Township Fire & Rescue, Inc. The Chief of Hampton Township Fire & Rescue, Inc. has ultimate control and charge of all emergency and non-emergency operations and activities involving apparatus and equipment operated by Hampton Township Fire & Rescue, Inc. Our mission is to provide an opportunity for motivated young men and women between the ages of 14 and 17 to develop leadership, teamwork and responsibility skills while exploring the firefighting profession. Fire Exploring gives young people valuable insight into the firefighting profession. This insight will allow the individual to decide whether or not he or she desires to pursue a greater role in the fire service. By participating in the Junior Fire Fighter’s Program, the individual will gain personal confidence, learn to use various tools, develop mechanical skills and aptitude. They will gain a greater awareness of personal and fire safety as well as the day-to-day operation of a volunteer fire company. We hope to instill a lifelong desire in each Junior, make training and education an ongoing process and to be a contributing and helpful member of their community through either volunteering or career choice.
Spring Lake Heights Independent Fire Co. #1 Spring Lake Heights, NJ 07762
Department Captain: (732) 449-5525 lineofficers@slhfd.org
Web Address: www.slhfd.org
Description: Junior firefighter training to prepare area youth for life and firefighting when they are of age.
Hopelawn Engine Company #1 Hopelawn, NJ 08861
Fire Chief: (732) 442-0171 hecofficers@aol.com
Description: The Hopelawn Engine Company #1 Junior Firefighter program is open to young men and women between the ages of 14 to 18. The program has been in place since 2000 and currently has 10 active members. The Department supplies the training, equipment, and leadership needed for them to develop into strong, respectful, and productive, active members in the future. Our Junior Firefighter Corps conducts their own meetings and, when of sufficient members, elects Executive and Line Officer staff, which helps to promote inter-personal and organizational development skills. Their main function is as a training group where they are allowed to participate in drills and learn fire-fighting skills under direct supervision of a certified Fire Service Instructor. In addition to firematic and EMS training, other required classes given by the department are SCBA fit-testing, HazMat Awareness, I-100, and IS-700. The topics “Community Right To Know”, “CPR/AED” and “Blood Borne Pathogens” are provided as an annual refresher training. Members are trained in all areas of basic firematics including hydrant operation, supply and attack hose lines, air packs, ladders, and retrieving equipment from the apparatus. Upon successful completion of classroom training and demonstrating learned proficiencies, Juniors become eligible to participate in the apparatus ride-along program. They are allowed to respond to calls until 10pm on school nights and 11pm on weekends and when there is no school. On the fireground, they generally remain with the Apparatus Operator until directed by the OIC to provide support in assisting the senior members with a number of different tasks. They are not permitted to enter to be too close to any actual fire scene. They are not allowed to respond to HazMat calls although they are trained for emergency procedures should one present itself. They must maintain a minimum C average in school and the program’s advisors check with parents to make sure they are maintaining their level of schoolwork and family obligations. They are also entitled to participate in all Company and community based functions and programs.
Hopatcong Fire Department Hopatcong, NJ 07843
Michael Rahill: (973) 398-0062 dambrosi@aol.com
Description: The Hopatcong Fire Department started in 1996 and was first staffed by children of active firefighters. Since then, the program has grown significantly. Persons between the ages of 16 and 18 may join and participate in firefighter training, limited firefighter operations, equipment upkeep and maintenance and learn much about today’s fire service by working alongside active duty firefighters in the borough of Hopatcong.
Glendola Fire Company Wall, NJ 07719
Michael Burr: (732) 681-0906 blueandred@optonline.net
Web Address: www.glendolafd.com
Description: We train young adults about firefighting and about giving back to the community by volunteering their time for various community functions.
Totowa Fire Department Totowa, NJ 07512
Chief Vincent Marciano: (973) 956-8644 vinnymar@aol.com
Description: Members attend in-house training drills to learn techniques needed to extinguish fires. During fires, they assist with accountability, dispatch duties, and rehab duties. They have become a valued asset during incidents.
Town Bank Fire Company Cape May, NJ 08204
Anthony Franco: (609) 780-2415 donton97@comcast.net
Web Address: www.townbankfire.com
Description: Through training from experienced firefighters and officers, the juniors learn/train on out SOP/SOG’s and everyday happenings of the fire service.
Atlantic Highlands Fire Department Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Martin Hawley: (732) 904-5510 hawleym4@verizon.net
Description: The objective of the Atlantic Highlands Fire Department Junior Firefighters shall be to assist and support the Atlantic Highlands Fire Department in all aspects of its operations.
Hanover Township Fire District No. 2 Whippany, NJ 07981
Whippany Fire Department
Joseph Cortright: (973) 887-3906 jcortright@whippanyfire.com
Web Address: www.whippanyfire.com
Description: The program that we have in our department is a very relaxed program. The juniors are not required to hold a percentage because we believe that their school work is more important. They are only allowed to respond to emergencies between the hours of 6am and 10pm. We are in constant contact with their guidance counselors, making sure that they are passing their classes. The training that they receive is hands-on with a one-on-one approach.
Lebanon Fire Company Lebanon, NJ 08833
Albert Bross IV: (908) 236-2792 sta18fire@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.18fire.org
Description: Our program is designed to offer youths interested in becoming involved with the fire service as adults the motivation, education and respect involved with doing so. We supply the appropriate PPE, training and leadership necessary to develop strong, respectful and informed junior firefighters.
Middletown Township Volunteer Fire Dept. Middletown, NJ 07748
Anthony Domalewski: (732) 787-5573 tonydmtf@verizon.net
Web Address: www.geocities.com/SouthBeach/Marina/5656/
Description: Junior firefighters have their own meetings, classroom training, participate with full turnout gear, practical training within the guidelines of OSHA and the Boy Scouts rules and regulations. After 6 months with the organization, they are assigned to a fire company near their home where they can participate in the ride along program and to learn how a fire company operates.
Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Company #1 Manahawkin, NJ 08050
George Lander: (609) 597-2138 fire@twp.stafford.nj.us
Web Address: station47.com
Wood Ridge Fire Department Wood Ridge, NJ 07075
Tony Gentile: (201) 939-2387 ajgwrfd34@aol.com
Web Address: www.wrfd.org
Description: Junior Fire Department consisting of 16 thru college age members performing fire and EMS operations under the guidelines for junior members.
Upper Saddle River Junior Fire Brigade Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Todd McMichael:(201) 327-4343 toddmcmichael@yahoo.com
Web Address: www.usrfd.org
Description: To provide 16 and 17 year olds an opportunity to train for future fire service involvement and to serve their community. This is accomplished through drills and classroom instruction.
Cassville Vol. Fire Company #1 Jackson, NJ 08527
Chief John I. Alchevsky: (732) 928-3054 johnalchevsky@cassvillefire.org
Web Address: www.cassvillefire.org
Description: The Cassville Vol. Fire Company Junior Firefighter Corps program is open to young men and women between the ages of 16 to 18. The program has been in place since 1975 dependent upon membership levels and currently has 3 active members. Juniors are eligible to become ride-along members, if the capacity of the Apparatus cab allows it. The juniors are primarily a training group and are there to obtain the necessary knowledge and training necessary for them to become full and productive firefighters upon reaching the age of 18. They are also entitled to participate in all Company and community based functions and programs. Our Junior Firefighter Corps, when of sufficient members, also has an Executive and Line Officer staff, which promotes inter-personal and organizational development skills. They are permitted to participate (to a degree) in drills and instruction, but are not permitted to enter or participate within actual emergency scenes. They generally remain with the Apparatus Operator, unless directed otherwise by the IC.
Ocean Fire Co. #1 Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Capt. Bill Leonard: (732) 892-9426 oceanfire1