If you interested in having fun while learning about emergency services, then you have the basic qualifications for applying to the Fire Department Explorer Post. Explorers include youth age 14, in 9th grade, or 15 to 21 years old. Once an Explorer turns 18, they are encouraged to attend Minimum Standards Firefighting Class or an Emergency Medical Technician Course at the local community college. Location for the meetings are normally at Fire Station 11, located 1.5 miles east of Interstate-4 on State Road 436. The fire Explorer post will train youth in fire suppression but at no time will they enter any hostile or potentially dangerous environment.
Supervised explorers can assist firefighters outside fires and other incidents with critical tasks.
Altamonte Springs Fire Department has professionals in all aspects of fire suppression, medical services, and emergency management. Each Explorer will get the opportunity to learn from these valuable resources. Fire Explorer posts meet once a week for approximately an hour and a half. Special training will be offered at various other times. Release of liability forms and special immunization is required.