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.