The Scarsdale Fire Department Fire Explorer Post is a youth organization sponsored by the Scarsdale Fire Department, and chartered by the Boy Scouts of America. The Scarsdale Fire Department is designated as the Chartered Organization. The Fire Department will manage the Fire Explorer program through the Explorer Post Committee.
Program Highlights
- The Scarsdale Fire Explorer program is aimed at young men and women who have completed the eighth grade and are 14 years of age, but have not yet reached their 21st birthday.
The Scarsdale Fire Explorer program helps youth gain insight into a variety of firefighter activities that offer hands-on career opportunities. For young men and women who are interested in careers in the field of fire service, Exploring offers experiential learning with lots of fun-filled, hands-on activities that promote the growth and development of adolescent youth.
Explorers may not be substituted for trained personnel. - Explorers may respond to a fire incident at the request of the Incident Commander as long as this request is outside curfew hours. They will act in a support role outside the hazard zone and after the danger has passed. Explorers may be mobilized only as a post, with required leadership typically during extended operation incidents. Explorers are not on call as individuals. Once requested the Explorers will meet at Station 1 and then drive to the incident as a unit; explorers are not allowed to drive to an incident as individuals.
- Explorers who ride on apparatus or other department vehicles must be seated and must wear a seat belt.
- Explorers may not drive department vehicles.
- Explorers may not climb aerial ladders.
- Explorers may not climb ground ladders that exceed 24 feet in length, or not supported against a structure.
- Explorers may not use any tools or gloves on energized electrical equipment.
- Explorers may not operate cutting torches
- Explorers may not operate hydraulic rescue tools or equipment.
- Explorers may not handle life nets.
- Explorers learn to use the equipment and fire fighting facilities. Upon approval by the Fire Chief and at the request of the Incident Commander and given appropriate supervision Explorers may engage in cleaning, maintenance (e.g., hoses), and other support activities (e.g., food, hydration).
Eligibility
- You MUST be at least a freshman in high school.
- You MUST have a minimum overall grade point average of a 2.0.
- You MUST be at least 14 years of age, but no older than 21 years of age.)
- You MUST provide consent from your parent or guardian and a medical release form from your family doctor.
- You MUST be able to show good behavior and perform tasks that may be given to at any given time.
- You MUST be able to work well with people and act as a role model to citizens as we represent the Village of Scarsdale and its Fire Department.
- You MUST be free of any criminal record with the exception of minor traffic violations.
If you would like more information please contact us .
Its painless to join!
You can contact us here or just send an email to application@scarsdalefireexplorers.com requesting more information.
1 – Boy Scouts Application
2 – Doctor’s Approval (Annual Health and Medical Record)
3 – Activity Consent Form