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Explorer Program 

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 APPLICATION OPENS AUGUST 29TH!

 

The North County Fire Protection District Fire Explorer Post provides young people with an opportunity to "explore" a career in firefighting. This program is designed to give young people a foundaton in firefighting, which they can build on if they choose. They will be exposed to may aspects of a firefighting career including fitness, training, academics, community involvement and ride alongs. The program will incorporate five (5) experiences: career opportunities, leadership experience, life skills, service learning and character eduction. 

Qualifications:

  • Ages 15 1/2 to 20 
  • Must attend bi-weekly meetings (held Tuesday from 6:00 - 9:00 pm 
  • 24 hours of ride alongs per month

 Click Below for steps to work in the Fire Service

Career Path.pdf

For a more comprehensive guide on how to become a firefighter click HERE. Courtesy of Palomar College. 

To apply, please complete the explorer application by October 31st, 5:00 pm.

The first meeting following interviews will be December 3rd, 2024

firefighters working on a roof at night
Ventilation Drill
Upside-down image of a building with a firefighter in a window.
Ropes Rescue
Firefighters with equipment near a car, possibly during a rescue or training exercise. Image is rotated.
Car Extraction
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Hose Lay
Firefighters using rescue tools on a heavily damaged car in a training or real-life extraction.
Car Extrication
Firefighters on a roof with tools at sunset.
Ventilation Drill
people working on a ramp at night
Ventilation Drill
Firefighter practicing with a hydraulic rescue tool.
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A firefighter in gear is kneeling on a fire truck, with a hose spraying water and another fire truck in the background.
A firefighter in full gear standing beside a red fire truck.
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person standing in front of a fire truck holding a helmet
A group of firefighters in uniform, one shaking hands, likely at a ceremony or event. (Note: Image is rotated 90 degrees)
A group of young individuals in blue uniforms posing in front of fire engines.
six people standing in front of a fire truck outside
firefighters working on a roof at night
Upside-down image of a building with a firefighter in a window.
Firefighters with equipment near a car, possibly during a rescue or training exercise. Image is rotated.
firefighters spraying a fire hose over a wall while kneeling on asphalt
Firefighters using rescue tools on a heavily damaged car in a training or real-life extraction.
Firefighters on a roof with tools at sunset.
people working on a ramp at night
Firefighter practicing with a hydraulic rescue tool.
A firefighter in gear is kneeling on a fire truck, with a hose spraying water and another fire truck in the background.
A firefighter in full gear standing beside a red fire truck.
firefighter standing outside on some rocks next to an American flag
person standing in front of a fire truck holding a helmet
A group of firefighters in uniform, one shaking hands, likely at a ceremony or event. (Note: Image is rotated 90 degrees)
A group of young individuals in blue uniforms posing in front of fire engines.
six people standing in front of a fire truck outside