Fire/EMS Explorers

The Erlanger Fire/EMS Department sponsors an Explorer post that is comprised of young persons between the ages of fourteen and eighteen. Teenagers who volunteer as an Explorer get the training and experience that real firefighters do and can get a great jump on a career in the fire service through the Explorer Program.

The Erlanger Fire Explorers are directed by Firefighter Ric Bohl; however, the Explorers themselves actually do most of the work of running the Explorer Post. This responsibility teaches the Explorers the duties of officers in the fire service. While Ric is always willing to help, the Explorers gain added responsibility by running their own show.

The Explorers train every week at Erlanger Station 1. Their training varies from week to week, but it is always designed to prepare them for their future transition to firefighters. Topics include Firefighter Safety, First Aid, Fire Control, Search and Rescue, Hose Handling, and much more.

While learning valuable skills that will be used in future careers, Explorers also gain the opportunity to meet new and interesting people and become close friends. Many of the current Explorers thoroughly enjoy coming up to the fire station to hang out with some friends while at the same time learning methods that they may one day use to save a life.

The Explorer Post is open to all interested teenagers ages 14 to 18. Simply call the Erlanger Fire/EMS or stop by and pick up an application at Station 1.

Application for Explorer

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