Explorer Post Program


 Are you a high school student or recent graduate curious about a career in the fire service?

Milwaukee Fire Department Explorer Post #875 is looking for students (ages 14-20) to join our post. The post meets once a month and Explorers are taught basic firefighting and first-aide skills. Explorers also have the opportunity to get an inside look at the fire department and decide if it is a career they would like to pursue.

The MFD provides everything Explorers need, so all they need to do is show up ready to learn. Our experienced firefighters, who all volunteer their time to this initiative, are proud to provide the Explorers exciting, hands-on learning opportunities.

Explorers will become familiar with performing firefighting tasks with actual firefighting equipment. The volunteer staff is composed of all ranks and includes members of the Milwaukee Fire Department’s special teams such as Dive Rescue, Hazardous Materials and Heavy Urban Rescue.

All Explorers pay a $10 registration fee. If you are interested, please contact Lt. Jeff Gauthier.

  

Explorer Post 875 2012 Yearly Agenda:

Schedule is subject to change. All times will be at 0900 meeting at the Milwaukee Fire Department Training Academy located at 6680 N. Teutonia Ave. Time changes will be noted in advance thru email and Facebook notifications. Contact Lt. Jeff Gauthier with questions.
MONTH TRAINING / EVENT
January 7 Intro's, Gear Fitting and Welcome New Members
February 4 SCBA Orientation
March 3 First Aid / CPR Certification
March 17 US Bank Fight For Air Climb
April 7 Dispatch Tour
May 5 Combat Challenge Prep
May 19 North Shore Combat Challenge
June 2 SCBA Confidence Course and Confined Space Drill
July 7 Engine Operations / Swamp Drill
August 4 Special Teams Demo's
September 8 Truck Operations
October 6 Fire Extinguisher Safety and Certification
November 3 Academy Day ( Qualified Students Only )
December 1 Christmas Party and Year in Review