 WHAT IS EXPLORING?The Explorer Program is a vocationally oriented division of the Boy Scouts of America that is open to young people ages 14-21, interested in exploring future career opportunities. The posts are sponsored and run by public and private organizations and companies. The organizations provide a meeting place and the skilled advisors to run the post. Sponsoring organizations include police and fire departments, computer companies, aerospace and aviation firms, search and rescue organizations, and sea posts, among others. For more information on the Town of Gray Fire Rescue Department Explorer Post, please continue reading. For information on other available Explorer posts and locations, please contact your local office of the Boy Scouts of America.
WHO ARE WE?
The Gray Fire Rescue Explorer Post is a Fire and Emergency Medical Services post sponsored by the Town of Gray Fire Rescue Department. Established in 2008, it was formed to help young people who had aspirations of becoming firefighters and EMS providers obtain invaluable work experience. Through classroom sessions, manipulative drills, and a ride-along program, members have been encouraged and guided towards their personal goals. Currently, the post has six adult advisors who all are regular members of the Fire Rescue Department. They donate their time to teach and help the members obtain all goals and objectives set forth by them.
LOCATION OF THE MEETINGS
Fire Station 3, located at 2 Turnpike Acres Rd. (Same Road as Gray Post Office)
FIRE EMS EXPLORER PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS
Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services is a physically demanding job. Above average endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility is required. The Explorer Program is designed to help members prepare for the physical rigors of the job. Regular physical fitness training is included in the Explorer Program. Fitness assessments are conducted regularly and physical fitness training is designed to meet the member’s individual fitness level.
Members can expect to participate in activities that require physical exertion. Below are examples of fitness and firefighter skill activities. Some of these activities will be performed in restrictive firefighter clothing.
- Running
- Weight room strength training
- Performing calisthenics
- Moving a Patient in a Stair Chair
- Climbing stairs & ladders
- Moving Patients to Spinal Immobilization Boards
- Lifting & carrying equipment
- Dragging hose & mannequins
- Transferring Patients to and from Stretchers
- Swinging axes & sledgehammers
INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN EXPLORER?
Contact Central Fire Station or Walk-In Monday-Friday 8am-4pm for an Application of click below to download.
POST ADVISORS
Post Advisor:
Assistant Post Advisor: Firefighter/EMT Nick Hutchins, Central Station; Tower Co. 1, 8 Years of Fire Service Experience and Serving Gray Fire-Rescue since 2001. GrayTRuckie146@firehousemail.com
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