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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Miami Explorers ProgramCITY OF MIAMI FIRE RESCUE EXPLORERS PROGRAM: The City of Miami Fire Explorers Program matches young adults interested in the Fire and Rescue profession with the people and program resources within the City of Miami Fire Department. It is open to both male and female high school students ages 14 - 16. We are in the process of recruiting students from several schools within Dade County with most emphasis being directed at Miami Edison Sr. High since we are starting an EMS Academy at this school as well. We are targeting students who are currently enrolled or have completed the Health Science Program or First Responder. However, this does not preclude someone who has not taken the aforementioned classes from participating in the program if they have a strong interest in a career in the Fire Service. The Fire Explorers program is designed to: • Build character • Develop personal & mental strengths • Instill personal & community values • Enhance physical & emotional fitness • Develop a degree of self reliance One of the many goals of the program is to help each Explorer develop leadership skills, gain a wealth of knowledge, and obtain practical experience in the Fire and Rescue career field. Instilling values and developing the interpersonal skills to deal with various types of people and cultural differences are a part of each Explorer's social experience. Our community responsibility is to help others. We encourage the skills and desire to assist those in need. The Explorers will the opportunity to practice their skills and receive practical career training from firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics. As a part of their hands-on training, each Explorer rides on a rescue truck with career professionals. They not only have the opportunity to observe the professionals in action, but also to apply some of the basic skills that they have learned to real-life situations. The program operates with both male and female adult advisors who are active members of the City of Miami Fire Department supported by other volunteer firefighters and EMTs who provide their services for larger Explorer activities that require more adult supervision. Meetings will be scheduled twice a month on Saturdays. A typical Saturday meeting would consist of. 1. Roll Call and Inspections 2. Physical Training 3. Classroom Instruction 4. Explorer's Post Meeting (Conducted by Explorers) 5. Lab or Hands -On Training We currently have over 100 applicants.. Our goal is to start with a group of 30 students and possibly start another group 6 months from now budget permitting.