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HomeMy WebLinkAbout604.001 - Post Descriptions Section 604.001 Page 1 of 4 FIRE EXPLORER MANUAL POST ORGANIZATION 604.001 POST DESCRIPTIONS EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 2008 Current Revision Date: 3/01/22 Next Revision Date: 3/01/25 Author’s Name/Rank: Kerri L. Donis, Fire Chief Review Level: 1 Administrative Support: Annette M. Grieser, Executive Assistant ADA PURPOSE The Fresno Fire Department (FFD or Department) Explorers Program is a youth organization sponsored by the FFD and chartered by the Boy Scouts of America. APPLICATION This section intentionally left blank. OPERATIONAL POLICY As the sponsoring organization, the Department will provide: 1. Adult leadership: a. One Chief Officer, as appointed by the Fire Chief. b. One Institutional Representative, as appointed by the Fire Chief, who will coordinate communications and activities between the Department, Boy Scouts of America Council Office and sponsored Post. It will also be his/her responsibility to function as the Post Advisor. 2. Appropriate meeting place. 3. Training, supplies, equipment and facilities. OPERATIONAL GUIDELINE 1. Post Committee: This committee should have at least four Department members including the Post Advisor and designated Chief Officer. Their duties are to include, but are not limited to: Section 604.001 Page 2 of 4 a. Coordinate overall Explorer program and approve Post programs. b. Establish a financial plan and approve expenses. c. Establish Explorer rules and regulations for approval by the Fire Chief. d. Provide an Annual Report to the Fire Chief. e. Provide guidelines for recruitment, retention, and participation. f. Approve and supervise special activities. 2. Post Advisor: The Post Advisor must be an active member or retired member of the FFD and will be responsible for: a. Providing the direct adult leadership, conduct, training and performance of Post members. b. The maintenance of Post records. c. Guiding young adults, who are the Post leaders, in conducting routine operations and the preparation of proposed individual unit programs for approval by the Committee. 3. Post Associate Advisor: The Post Associate Advisors can be either an active or retired member of the FFD or an adult civilian. Associate Advisors may be responsible for the following: a. Assist the Post Advisor with the Adult Committee. b. Supervise/teach the regular Explorer meetings. c. Supervise activities and events. d. Provide field mentoring to Explorers during station visits. e. Post Associate Advisors are required to be registered with BSOA/Learning for Life and complete any required training. 4. Field Mentors: Field Mentors are active members of the FFD willing to mentor Explorers during approved station visits and ride-alongs. Field Mentors are responsible for: a. Completing the Youth Protection Training through BSOA/Learning for Life and any other related training designated by the Post Advisor. Section 604.001 Page 3 of 4 b. Communicate with any assigned Explorers to schedule station visits. c. Facilitate supervised station visits for the purpose of training and preparing the Explorer for advancement. d. Communicate with the Post Advisor of progress and evaluation of any Explorer during station visits or ride-alongs. 5. Subject Matter Experts: Active or retired Department members or civilians may assist the teaching or skills development of the Explorer program. Subject Matter Experts will never replace the requirement of qualified supervision for any Explorer activity. Post Advisors will always be present whenever the Subject Matter Experts are with the Explorers. 6. Youth Leadership: The post should establish leadership opportunities for Explorers to assist the Advisors with the planning and functions of the program. Examples of post leadership are: a. Post Leader: Responsible for oversight of the entire youth leadership team. b. Communications Leader: Responsible for disseminating information to members. c. Activities Leaders: Helps plan, organize, and implement activities and events for the post. PROCESS This section intentionally left blank. INFORMATION This section intentionally left blank. DEFINITIONS This section intentionally left blank. Section 604.001 Page 4 of 4 CROSS REFERENCES No cross-references recognized.